Supply chain buyer/planner i (Santiago de Querétaro)

The Planner Buyer is responsible for the creation, follow-up, and maintenance of purchase orders for direct materials, ensuring the timely and sufficient availability of raw materials to support uninterrupted plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales requirements and production schedules to ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with the Production Planner to ensure optimal utilization of materials.
• Monitor supplier deliveries to ensure compliance with delivery time, quantity, and quality requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance, collecting and validating required documentation such as quality certificates.
• Work in close collaboration with Production, Planning, Suppliers, and the Materials team, aligning sales requirements, production schedules, and supplier deliveries to ensure operational continuity, quality compliance, and cost optimization.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Trade, or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred).
• Proficiency in SAP for purchase order creation, reporting, and demand review.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and procurement processes.
• Strong negotiation skills, including delivery times, lot sizes, material consignment, and total cost.
• English proficiency: ability to read and understand written communications, discuss technical topics, and maintain professional conversations.
• Availability to work rotating shifts and travel as required.
• Experience in material planning and delivery scheduling.
• Experience with bidding processes and sourcing of alternative materials, packaging, and components.