Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Buyer with technical and commercial expertise, responsible for managing and negotiating the procurement of spare parts and critical materials to ensure operational continuity. Key Highlights: 1. Leads strategic negotiations with domestic and international suppliers. 2. Optimizes procurement of indirect materials and key services. 3. Ensures operational continuity through efficient material supply. **Senior Buyer (Indirects & Maintenance)** **Location:** Cuautitlán Izcalli, State of México (Onsite) **Industry:** Food Manufacturing / Industrial Automation **Salary:** $24,000\.00 \- $25,000\.00 MXN per month **Role Summary** We are seeking a **Senior Buyer** with strong technical and commercial capabilities. You will be responsible for managing and negotiating the procurement of spare parts, consumables, and critical materials for construction and maintenance. Your objective is to ensure efficient supply that guarantees operational continuity across our plants while optimizing costs without compromising quality. **Key Challenges** * **Strategic Negotiation:** Achieve favorable terms with domestic and international suppliers in a highly competitive market. * **Indirects Optimization:** Manage procurement of services and indirect materials under strict internal policies, always pursuing cost savings and efficiency. * **Operational Continuity:** Ensure timely and accurate delivery of critical materials for preventive and corrective maintenance across all group plants. **Core Responsibilities** * **Procurement Cycle:** Manage the end-to-end procurement process for spare parts, industrial equipment, and construction/maintenance materials. * **Supplier Management:** Evaluate, select, and develop long-term strategic relationships with reliable business partners. * **SAP Control:** Execute and closely monitor purchase orders within the system, ensuring spend traceability. * **Reporting:** Prepare procurement performance reports, savings analysis, and supply KPI tracking. **Mandatory Requirements** * **Education:** Completed Bachelor’s degree in **Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering**, or Business Administration (with technical focus). * **Experience:** Minimum **5 years** of solid experience in **indirect procurement** (MRO, CAPEX, services). * **Systems:** Advanced and mandatory proficiency in **SAP** for purchase order management. * **Technical Knowledge:** General understanding of machinery, industrial equipment, and spare parts. * **Languages:** Basic English (ability to conduct technical and commercial communication with foreign suppliers). * **Required Industries:** Prior experience in **Food Processing** or **Industrial Automation and Robotics**. **Ideal Candidate Criteria** * **Employment Stability:** Professional history demonstrating a minimum tenure of **3 years** per employer. * **Profile:** Strong negotiation skills, results orientation, and excellent cross-departmental communication ability. **Compensation & Benefits** * **Base Salary:** $24,000\.00 \- $25,000\.00 MXN per month. * **Statutory Benefits:** Effective from day one of employment. * **Professional Environment:** Join a collaborative work environment at an industry-leading company. **Are you a natural negotiator with engineering insight capable of optimizing our supply chain?** Apply today! Job Type: Full-time Salary: $24,000\.00 \- $25,000\.00 per month Work Location: Onsite