Position Summary: A leading company is seeking a Strategic Procurement Coordinator to lead procurement tactics, ensure material flow, and synchronize production within the metal-mechanical sector. Key Highlights: 1. Tactical leader in strategic procurement for the metal-mechanical sector. 2. Responsible for synchronizing material flow and production rhythms. 3. High-level negotiation with strategic suppliers. STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR (Purchasing Manager) **Title:** Strategic Procurement Coordinator – Metal-Mechanical Sector **Location:** Mérida, Yucatán (must reside in Mérida, Yucatán) **Salary:** Monthly gross salary expectation (negotiable) **Description:** A leading company with over 30 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and assembling steel structures for large-scale projects seeks a Strategic Procurement Coordinator. We require not just someone who purchases, but a tactical leader who understands that each steel component is a critical link to the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients. Reporting directly to the General Management and supervising two team members, you will be responsible for synchronizing material flow with plant production rhythms and critical on-site assembly timelines. We seek a professional with proven industry experience who speaks the language of engineers and suppliers alike. **Essential Requirements:** Verifiable experience in companies engaged in construction and assembly of steel structures or related fields (heavy metal-mechanical industry). In-depth knowledge of the supply chain specific to this sector: **Materials:** Structural steel (sections, plates, HSS), ASTM fasteners, welding consumables, industrial anticorrosive paint, and galvanization. **Logistics:** Ability to distinguish materials consumed at the plant (manufacturing) versus those required on-site (assembly). **Warehouse and Inventory Management:** Experience managing stock levels to ensure just-in-time availability. **Opportunity Awareness and Anticipation:** Ability to forecast requirements and act with the speed demanded by projects—coordinating phased procurement and avoiding site stoppages. We seek someone who anticipates problems, rather than merely resolving them. **Operational Leadership:** Experience coordinating work teams under constant pressure, prioritizing tasks based on project critical paths. **High-Level Negotiation:** Ability to establish framework agreements with strategic suppliers.