Leading Multinational Manufacturing Company is seeking:
Direct Materials Buyer
Location: Apodaca, N.L.
Job Purpose:
Lead the direct materials sourcing strategy for production, ensuring operational continuity, mitigating supply chain risks, and developing a high-performing supplier base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sourcing Strategy & Negotiation: Define the purchasing strategy for direct materials, negotiating pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms.
- Supply Assurance & Risk Management: Guarantee continuous raw material flow for the plant, monitoring delivery compliance (On-Time Delivery) to prevent line stops and bottlenecks.
- Supplier Development & Evaluation: Audit, evaluate, and develop new local and international supply sources, establishing continuous improvement plans and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Operational Execution & Inventory Control: Oversee the issuance, tracking,
and closure of purchase orders (POs), aligning demand forecasts with optimal inventory levels.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Engineering in International Trade / Business, Industrial, Mechanical, Business Administration, Accounting, or related fields.
- Languages: Advanced / Fluent conversational English (mandatory for international supplier negotiations).
- Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience in strategic sourcing of direct materials within the manufacturing sector.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Proficiency in SAP
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial analysis).