Purchasing Manager
Posted on: 10/23/2026
Mexicali
Permanent
Industry and Manufacturing
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager oversees procurement, supplier relationships, material planning, inventory, and logistics to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The role drives cost optimization, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with corporate standards and applicable Mexican and U.S. regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Purchasing and Procurement
Develop purchasing strategies aligned with production requirements and corporate standards.
Lead supplier sourcing, selection, development, and performance management.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and service agreements.
Manage direct and indirect materials, tooling, equipment, and services
Identify cost savings, alternative suppliers, and value-engineering opportunities.
2. Supply Chain Planning and Inventory
Coordinate material requirements with Production, Planning, Warehousing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance.
Ensure material availability through effective forecasting, MRP, safety stocks, and replenishment policies.
Manage shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, and supply risks.
Support sales and operations planning, including Material EAC development and reporting.
3. Logistics and Customs Coordination
Coordinate domestic and international transportation with logistics providers, customs brokers, and the Customs Department.
Monitor shipments, delivery schedules, freight costs, and import/export documentation.
Support customs compliance and resolve clearance issues with internal teams and external partners.
Develop contingency plans for transportation disruptions and supply interruptions.
4. Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain documentation for audits and internal controls.
Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks.
Support supplier audits, quality improvements, and responsible sourcing.
5. Leadership and Collaboration
Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing and Supply Chain team.
Establish departmental objectives, performance standards, and procedures.
Promote accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and internal controls.
6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Supplier on-time delivery, quality, and lead-time performance.
Purchase price variance and cost savings.
Material availability and production schedule adherence.
Inventory accuracy, turnover, days of supply, and obsolete stock.
Purchase order cycle time, freight costs, and stockout frequency.
Forecast accuracy and working capital performance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Logistics, or a related field.
5–8+ years of manufacturing experience in purchasing, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
2–3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Proven experience in supplier negotiations, production planning, inventory management, and international sourcing.
Knowledge of Mexican import/export processes and customs coordination.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Strong Excel and data-analysis skills.
Advanced Spanish and intermediate-to-advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree or professional certification in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations.
Experience in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical devices, industrial equipment, or other manufacturing sectors.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and supplier quality systems.
Experience with nearshoring, localization, dual sourcing, and supplier development.
Familiarity with IMMEX, maquiladora operations, and Mexican customs programs.
Certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent.
Skills and Competencies
Strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Production planning and inventory optimization.
Cost analysis, data-driven decision-making, and risk management.
Contract management and cross-functional collaboration.
Team leadership, communication, and conflict resolution.
Organization, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
Languages
Spanish: Native or fully fluent.
English: Advanced or fluent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Purchasing and Procurement
Develop purchasing strategies aligned with production requirements and corporate standards.
Lead supplier sourcing, selection, development, and performance management.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, contracts, and service agreements.
Manage direct and indirect materials, tooling, equipment, and services
Identify cost savings, alternative suppliers, and value-engineering opportunities.
2. Supply Chain Planning and Inventory
Coordinate material requirements with Production, Planning, Warehousing, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance.
Ensure material availability through effective forecasting, MRP, safety stocks, and replenishment policies.
Manage shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, and supply risks.
Support sales and operations planning, including Material EAC development and reporting.
3. Logistics and Customs Coordination
Coordinate domestic and international transportation with logistics providers, customs brokers, and the Customs Department.
Monitor shipments, delivery schedules, freight costs, and import/export documentation.
Support customs compliance and resolve clearance issues with internal teams and external partners.
Develop contingency plans for transportation disruptions and supply interruptions.
4. Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain documentation for audits and internal controls.
Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks.
Support supplier audits, quality improvements, and responsible sourcing.
5. Leadership and Collaboration
Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing and Supply Chain team.
Establish departmental objectives, performance standards, and procedures.
Promote accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and internal controls.
6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Supplier on-time delivery, quality, and lead-time performance.
Purchase price variance and cost savings.
Material availability and production schedule adherence.
Inventory accuracy, turnover, days of supply, and obsolete stock.
Purchase order cycle time, freight costs, and stockout frequency.
Forecast accuracy and working capital performance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Logistics, or a related field.
5–8+ years of manufacturing experience in purchasing, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
2–3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Proven experience in supplier negotiations, production planning, inventory management, and international sourcing.
Knowledge of Mexican import/export processes and customs coordination.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Strong Excel and data-analysis skills.
Advanced Spanish and intermediate-to-advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree or professional certification in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or operations.
Experience in automotive, aerospace, electronics, medical devices, industrial equipment, or other manufacturing sectors.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and supplier quality systems.
Experience with nearshoring, localization, dual sourcing, and supplier development.
Familiarity with IMMEX, maquiladora operations, and Mexican customs programs.
Certifications such as CSCP, CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent.
Skills and Competencies
Strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
Production planning and inventory optimization.
Cost analysis, data-driven decision-making, and risk management.
Contract management and cross-functional collaboration.
Team leadership, communication, and conflict resolution.
Organization, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
Languages
Spanish: Native or fully fluent.
English: Advanced or fluent.