Purchasing Coordinator
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Job Location:
Mexico City - Mexico
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the import and export logistics of raw materials and finished goods in accordance with established procedures. This role will also provide backup support for the logistics operations of the Vallejo plant ensuring timely compliant and cost-effective transportation and distribution activities.
The Purchasing Coordinator must proactively exhibit the WireCo Business System (WBS) behaviors:
- Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusion and healthy debate that reflects the strength of our team
- Accountable - celebrates our successes learns from failures avoids excuses and takes ownership of the results of our efforts
- Self-Aware - demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs considering how our actions impact others
- Noble Intention - acts in the interest of others We approach our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
- Determined - take initiative share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
- Transparent - promote open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
- Curious - seek outside knowledge and input to test our thinking challenging the status quo
Duties & Responsibilities
- Request and manage quotations for MRO services and maintenance continuous improvement projects R&D packaging Human Resources and other indirect categories.
- Develop and manage suppliers to ensure best practices cost competitiveness and service quality.
- Minimize procurement costs and lead times.
- Ensure a continuous material flow to support plant operations.
- Create and release purchase orders and submit them to suppliers.
- Follow up on supplier deliveries to ensure timely receipt of requested materials.
- Manage the monthly replenishment of coded materials.
- Negotiate costs quality and commercial terms with suppliers.
- Support contract reviews and negotiations including large-scale bids and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Lead and support material bidding and tender processes including stock and transmission-related materials.
- Monitor and report supplier service level performance providing visibility on order status and delivery compliance.
- Prepare and maintain buyer service level performance reports.
- Issue annual supplier performance evaluation letters.
- Maintain proper documentation including requisitions supplier onboarding records and related files.
- Distribute and manage service schedules.
- Manage annual purchase orders using ERP systems (QAD)
- Support and attend external audits (KPMG) and internal audits as required including:
- Review and manage supplier contracts.
- Follow up on consignment purchases.
- Support additional purchasing requirements as needed.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Business Administration Commercial Relations or a related field.
- Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in procurement purchasing or supply chain roles.
- Experience managing MRO services maintenance and indirect purchasing categories.
- Exposure to supplier development contract negotiation and bidding processes.
- Experience working with ERP systems (QAD preferred).
- Experience in the metal-mechanical or industrial manufacturing sector is a strong plus.
- Participation in internal and external audits (SOX KPMG or similar) is desirable
Additional Information :
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
- Standard office equipment including computer mouse keyboard telephone multifunction copier
Additional Information
- All applicants will be considered
- Must be legally able to work in Mexico without restrictions
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Equal opportunity
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Order Management System
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Access
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
About Company
WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo® is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and devel ... View more
