Buyer

Responsible for planning, negotiating, and executing the purchase of direct  materials required for manufacturing operations, ensuring the best total cost, quality, and delivery performance while maintaining strategic supplier relationships.

• →Issue and follow up on purchase orders based on production requirements (MRP/ERP).
• →Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times with domestic and international suppliers.
• →Evaluate, select, and develop suppliers (new vendor qualification/approval).
• →Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock, coordinating with Planning and Warehouse teams.
• →Track open purchase orders and resolve delays or non-compliance issues.
• →Analyze price variances (PPV) and propose cost-reduction strategies.
• →Manage quality non-conformances related to purchased materials, in coordination with the Quality department.
• →Maintain accurate and updated information in the ERP system (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc.): pricing, lead times, supplier codes.
• →Support internal and external audits related to the purchasing function.
• →Participate in cost-reduction projects, engineering change notices (ECNs), and new product launches (APQP/PPAP for automotive, if applicable).

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Trade, or related field.
• 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive, electronics, metal-mechanic, etc.).
• ERP system proficiency (SAP preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, analytical formulas).
• Advanced English proficiency (if working with international suppliers or corporate headquarters).
• Knowledge of Incoterms, foreign trade, and international logistics (preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills, cost analysis, and supplier management capabilities.

• Negotiation and effective communication
• Results orientation and data analysis
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Cross-functional teamwork (Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance)