Indirect Plant Purchasing Buyer – MRO & Cutting Tools

Celaya - Mexico

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Candidate Profile

GKN is looking for a skilled and strategic professional with the following qualifications:

Bachelors degree in International Business Business Administration Industrial Engineering Logistics or a related field
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in the automotive sector preferably.
Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills
Proven negotiation expertise
Demonstrated success in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
Proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and MRP systems.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the Request for Quotation (RfQ) process for purchases within regional thresholds including supplier selection
Negotiate shopping carts and create purchase orders within defined regional categories value thresholds and adherence to corporate guidelines
Set up new vendors and submit new contract approvals for negotiated agreements
Identify cost-saving opportunities through demand bundling supplier substitution and negotiation of payment terms delivery schedules and warranty extensions
Handle order confirmations for critical items (e.g. storeroom inventory) ensuring data accuracy and resolving discrepancies
Lead escalation and problem-solving efforts to meet local operational goals
Resolve invoice discrepancies related to pricing
Oversee automated replenishment processes for coded materials
Support the development and adoption of electronic catalogs to reduce manual order processing
Mentor interns and support their development
Analyze purchasing processes and data to recommend improvements
Manage contracts and understand commercial terms relevant to the country of operation
Address region-specific requirements such as tax regulations and contract compliance
Collaborate with global and regional category teams

DescriptionCandidate ProfileGKN is looking for a skilled and strategic professional with the following qualifications:Bachelors degree in International Business Business Administration Industrial Engineering Logistics or a related fieldFluent in English (written and spoken)Minimum 3 years of purchas...