Buyer A

Description

We are one of the world's largest private-sector providers of reverse logistics solutions. Sohnen has been in business for over forty-five (45\) years, delivering direct procurement, reverse logistics, and product refurbishment services for product returns to leading electronics retailers and major big-box retailers. Primarily focused on consumer electronics, Sohnen offers a broad range of electronic products including: televisions and digital audio/video products; and within the home appliance category: air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, food processors, ovens, and other products. Our company rapidly and efficiently restores products to full operational condition (electronic, mechanical, and cosmetic). Sohnen has new growth initiatives; if you seek new experiences and wish to walk with us toward the future, we invite you to join our outstanding team. We are seeking a Buyer A for our Planning and Procurement Department located in Tijuana, B.C. ***Position Objective:*** Ensure strategic sourcing of materials, products, and services required for Sohnen’s production operations. ***Responsibilities:*** * Execute and manage purchase orders for direct (production) and indirect (MRO) materials from requisition through receipt. * Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with domestic and international suppliers. * Prepare quotation comparisons and cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making. * Monitor and control inventory levels to prevent stockouts, overstocks, and obsolescence. * Evaluate supplier performance using scorecards (On-Time In-Full, quality, cost, service level). * Develop alternate suppliers to minimize supply chain risks. * Maintain up-to-date data in the ERP system (orders, lead times, costs, invoicing). * Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Finance to ensure operational continuity. * Generate reports on cost savings, supplier performance, inventory, and critical purchases. * Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives. ***What We Are Looking For:*** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, International Trade, or related field. * 3–5 years of experience in direct and indirect procurement, materials planning, or supply chain within manufacturing or maquiladora environments. * Proficiency in ERP systems (LN, SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel. * Intermediate-to-advanced English: you will read contracts, write emails, and negotiate with U.S. suppliers. * Knowledge of Incoterms, MRO, supply chain KPIs (OTIF, Days of Inventory Held, inventory turnover), and preferably the IMMEX program. * Analytical mindset, strong negotiation skills, sense of urgency, and high results orientation. ***Bonus Points If You Have:*** * APICS / CPIM certification. * Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma. * Prior experience in international procurement or managing U.S. suppliers. * Knowledge of reverse logistics or the consumer electronics industry. ***Skills:*** Problem solving Strategic agility Timely decision making Comfort engaging with senior leadership Peer relationship management Employment type: Full-time Salary: $50,000\.00 \- $60,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Salary increases * Savings fund * Grocery vouchers Application question(s): * Do you have 3\+ years of experience in direct/indirect procurement? Please briefly explain. * Do you use any ERP system? Please briefly explain. * Is your English at B1 level or higher? Education: * Completed bachelor’s degree (Mandatory) Work location: On-site employment