Position Summary
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the company’s timely procurement, supplier relationships, inventory, logistics, and overall material flow to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

This role will develop and implement supply chain strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, inventory levels, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable Mexican and U.S. regulations.

Purchasing and Procurement

Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production requirements and business objectives according to our corporate standards.

Lead the sourcing, evaluation, selection, and development of suppliers.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and service-level agreements.

Manage purchasing of raw materials, components, packaging, indirect materials, tooling, equipment, and services.

Coordinate material requirements planning with Production, Planning, Warehousing, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Finance.

Ensure the timely availability of materials to meet production schedules and customer demand.

Establish appropriate inventory policies, safety-stock levels, reorder points, and minimum/maximum quantities.

Identify and resolve shortages, excess inventory, obsolete materials, and supply risks.

Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities with logistics providers and customs brokers, aligned with Customs Department.

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws.

Maintain appropriate documentation for audits and internal controls.

Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing and Supply Chain Team in both short and long-term goals.

Establish departmental objectives, performance standards, and work procedures.





Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial engineering, International Business, Logistics, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in purchasing, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.

At least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Experience with direct materials, production planning, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.

Experience working with Mexican and international suppliers.

Knowledge of import/export processes and customs coordination in Mexico.

Experience using ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or similar.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.

Advanced English proficiency for communication with international suppliers, customers, or corporate teams.

Degree or certification in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations management. Major Degree desirable.

Familiarity with IMMEX, maquiladora operations, or other applicable Mexican trade and customs programs.

Professional certification such as CSCP, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic sourcing and negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Production and materials planning

Inventory optimization

Cost analysis and financial awareness

Data analysis and decision-making

Risk assessment and contingency planning

Contract and commercial management

Team leadership and conflict resolution

Strong communication and presentation skills

Organization and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Continuous-improvement mindset

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📌 Purchasing Manager (Centro Cívico)
🏢 Tecnologías Internacionales De Manufactura, S.A. De C.V. (Timsa)
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