Descripción

Position Summary

The Jr. Buyer is responsible for supporting procurement activities for the company´s operations in Tijuana. This role will focus on sourcing materials, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating purchase approvals and material receipt, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing aligned with project requirements. The Jr. Buyer will work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Operations, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct vendor searches, qualification, and onboarding in alignment with company requirements

• Request and evaluate quotations (RFQs) from vendors

• Prepare and submit purchase approval requests

• Place and track purchase orders ensuring timely delivery of goods and materials

• Coordinate with warehouse and receiving teams for material intake and quality confirmation

• Assist Finance with 3-way match processes (PO, invoice, and receiving verification)

• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation

• Support sourcing of construction materials, hardware, millwork components, and specialty finishes

• Collaborate with U.S.-based team to support international purchasing and cross-border compliance

Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

• 2–3 years of experience in purchasing, ideally within construction, hardware, manufacturing, or furniture-making industries

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) – Required

• Experience in international procurement, U.S.-Mexico trade, or maquiladora environments (Preferred)

• Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with purchasing workflows and documentation processes

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Attention to detail and sense of urgency

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Proactive problem-solving and negotiation skills

• Team-oriented and customer-service mindset