Purchasing Manager

Position Summary

The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the company’s timely procurement, supplier relationships, inventory, logistics, and overall material flow to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

This role will develop and implement supply chain strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, inventory levels, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable Mexican and U.S. regulations.

Purchasing and Procurement

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with production requirements and business objectives according to our corporate standards.
• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, selection, and development of suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Manage purchasing of raw materials, components, packaging, indirect materials, tooling, equipment, and services.
• Coordinate material requirements planning with Production, Planning, Warehousing, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Finance.
• Ensure the timely availability of materials to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Establish appropriate inventory policies, safety-stock levels, reorder points, and minimum/maximum quantities.
• Identify and resolve shortages, excess inventory, obsolete materials, and supply risks.
• Coordinate domestic and international transportation activities with logistics providers and customs brokers, aligned with Customs Department.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for audits and internal controls.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing and Supply Chain Team in both short and long-term goals.
• Establish departmental objectives, performance standards, and work procedures.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliance.