Indirect Buyer
About the role
Job Summary
Buyer Indirect
Toluquilla offices in Tlaquepaque.
Buyer Indirect
is responsible for managing purchasing activities and supporting procurement requirements for multiple sites. This role focuses on supplier management, sourcing, negotiations, cost optimization, and ensuring the timely acquisition of indirect purchasing; facilities and services, while complying with company policies and procedures.
What a typical day looks like:
- Manage and follow up on procurement requirements, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve optimal commercial agreements, including lead times, pricing, payment terms, and supply conditions.
- Analyze quotations, compare proposals, and recommend the best sourcing options based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
- Prepare reports and procurement analyses using Excel tools, including pivot tables and data analysis.
- Provide support and excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.
- Execute tactical purchasing decisions and support corporate sourcing initiatives.
- Manage sourcing events, RFQs, supplier bidding processes, and contract negotiations within approved authority levels.
- Conduct quarterly supplier performance reviews and support supplier development activities.
- Maintain procurement records, purchasing metrics, and reporting requirements.
- Estimate market values and identify cost-saving opportunities through market analysis.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal customers to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Conversational English with effective communication skills.
- Experience in Direct or Indirect Purchasing; commodity sourcing experience will be preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, What-If Analysis).
- Intermediate PowerPoint skills with experience creating executive presentations.
- Proactive, customer-focused, and results-driven.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide
- Competitive Salary
- Life & Medical insurance
- Christmas Bonus
- Food Coupons
- Saving Fund.
- Life Insurance
KL08
Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain
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