Senior Purchasing Manager

A Senior Purchasing Manager is needed to lead procurement of steel and critical raw materials, supervising a Junior Buyer and reporting directly to the General Management. This strategic role combines leadership, negotiation, and supplier development to ensure operational efficiency and internal control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and optimize procurement of steel and other raw materials, ensuring quality, budget compliance, and supply continuity.

• Evaluate, select, and negotiate with national and international suppliers, fostering strategic relationships and continuous improvement.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the purchasing team, promoting high performance and alignment with corporate objectives.

• Work closely with operations to ensure timely supply and minimize sourcing risks.

• Implement and maintain internal controls, purchase order tracking, and inventory management.

• Analyze market trends and material costs to propose cost-saving strategies.

• Conduct supplier visits and plant evaluations to identify new sourcing opportunities.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in raw material procurement, preferably steel, with proven negotiation and supplier development record.

• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, and contract management.

• Bilingual (English-Spanish), fluent for international negotiations.

• Leadership skills and experience managing and developing teams.

• Analytical skills to manage significant purchase volumes and multiple suppliers.

• Results-oriented, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.

• Availability for supplier visits and quality audits.