Senior Buyer (Procurement)

Location: Tijuana, Mexico. Full-time onsite, 5 days per week; no remote work. Occasional travel to the US and Southern California is required.

Company

hirify.global is part of Caterpillar’s global supply chain and develops industrial turbine solutions while supporting sustainable communities worldwide.

What you will do

• Release and manage purchase orders accurately and urgently.
• Negotiate contracts, including Long-Term Agreements and Purchase & Sale Agreements, and administer material surcharge agreements.
• Manage supplier performance, share metrics, coordinate supplier visits, and drive continuous improvement.
• Own commercial supplier relationships and act as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal teams.
• Gather stakeholder requirements and support procurement capability deployment, tools, training, and best practices.
• Provide responsive internal customer support and guidance throughout the purchasing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Verified experience negotiating contracts, negotiating purchase part costs, and managing supplier relationships is mandatory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English and native Spanish.
• Visa for US travel.
• Professional, polite, respectful, confident, outgoing, proactive, and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• SENTRI or Global Entry for US travel.
• Working knowledge of data analytics tools and techniques.
• Extensive negotiation and conflict-resolution experience.
• Familiarity with matrix management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of cost management, category management, contracts administration, and compliance.
• Ability to analyze procurement data and present findings to leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic global supply chain environment with multiple priorities and complex challenges.
• Collaborative culture that supports colleagues, celebrates shared wins, and encourages continuous growth.
• Full-time onsite schedule in Tijuana, with occasional US and Southern California travel.

Hiring process

• Contract negotiation, purchase part cost, and supplier relationship experience will be verified.
• Applications are accepted during the posting period from October 28, 2026 through November 8, 2026.