Sr Category Buyer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Danfoss scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Impact You'll Make
As a Senior Category Buyer in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico, you will play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations running smoothly by ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, quality, and cost. Your work will directly support business performance, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead tactical procurement activities and support category strategies to ensure material availability, supplier reliability, and operational performance.
- Manage supplier relationships, commercial discussions, and sourcing activities to strengthen partnerships and deliver competitive total cost outcomes.
- Coordinate product launches, engineering changes, and supplier transitions to support seamless business growth and continuity.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to solve supply challenges, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance.
- Optimize procurement data, inventory programs, lead times, and purchasing processes to improve cash flow, efficiency, and decision-making.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or category management within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven ability to manage suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and support new product introductions or supply chain improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, supplier quality processes, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive results through collaboration and data-based decision-making.
What You'll Get from Us
Opportunities to grow your career through internal mobility, mentoring, learning programs, and global development opportunities.
The chance to work on meaningful projects where your ideas and expertise can influence business outcomes and supply chain performance.
A collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and people are empowered to succeed.
Flexibility, autonomy, and support to help you do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Competitive benefits, including 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and additional locally applicable benefits.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
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