Descripción

Indirect Materials Sourcing/Buyer.

The Indirect Materials Sourcing/Buyer owns sourcing and purchasing of everything that keeps our Tijuana plants running but doesn't go into the chair: MRO supplies, tooling, packaging consumables, safety equipment, facility services and more.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, qualify and onboard indirect suppliers in Tijuana, Baja California and the broader Mexico/U.S. border region.
• Run RFQs and competitive bids; evaluate quotes on total cost of ownership, lead time, quality and service.
• Convert requisitions to purchase orders in the ERP accurately and on time.
• Manage blanket POs, releases and consignment or vendor-managed inventory programs for high-use MRO items.
• Track supplier on-time delivery, quality and responsiveness; hold regular performance reviews and make decisions to retain or replace suppliers with supervision and direction from the MX SCM Manager.
• Maintain supplier records, contracts, certificates and insurance documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing/sourcing experience, with at least 2 years buying indirect or MRO materials in a manufacturing or maquiladora environment.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system for POs, receiving and supplier records.
• Working knowledge of Mexican invoicing and fiscal requirements (CFDI, RFC validation).
• Strong Excel skills: pivot tables, lookups and spend analysis.
• Proven negotiation skills with documented cost savings.
• Ability to legally work in Mexico; ability to cross into the U.S. is a plus.