Leading Multinational Manufacturing Company is seeking:Direct Materials BuyerLocation: 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 SAPAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial analysis).
What We Offer:Competitive salary.Benefits above Mexican labor law.
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📌 Direct Materials Buyer (Ciudad Apodaca)
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