Job Description
Why work at Watlow?
Would you like to work in the fascinating world of industrial technology? Watlow is a global leader in technology and manufacturing. For over 100 years, we have been dedicated to providing world-class engineering through innovative thermal products and systems that drive our customers' success and improve people's lives around the world.
Our corporate values guide us at all times: Always do the right thing, Learn and improve continuously, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility.
At Watlow Mexico, we offer a positive work environment, cutting-edge technology, and excellent professional development opportunities at our three plants located in El Marqués, Querétaro.
About the Role
At Watlow, we are looking for a highly mature and strategically minded Senior Buyer who can make autonomous decisions grounded in deep analysis, professional judgment, and a clear understanding of business impact across cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
This role is critical to ensuring material supply continuity, supporting evolving business strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive operational excellence.
If you thrive in complex industrial environments and bring strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and professional maturity — we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
• Place purchase orders aligned with procurement and business strategy
• Confirm purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring quantities, pricing, and delivery dates align with Watlow objectives
• Proactively follow up on open orders to ensure on-time shipment
• Analyze supplier performance and material supply risks; execute mitigation actions
• Lead complex negotiations with strategic suppliers, ensuring visibility into capacity and production planning
• Evaluate reorder points and safety stock levels
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Production, Logistics, Trade & Compliance, Warehousing, Quality, and Accounts Payable
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, lead-time reduction, and supply optimization
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and corporate guidelines
What We Are Looking For
• Proven and solid experience as a Senior Buyer in industrial or manufacturing environments
• 10+ years of professional experience
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Advanced negotiation capabilities
• Risk management expertise
• High level of autonomous decision-making
• Emotional and professional maturity to handle pressure and uncertainty
• Ability to prioritize, challenge assumptions, and propose data-driven solutions
• Clear, firm, and results-oriented communication style
• Experience managing international suppliers (90%) and domestic suppliers (10%) - Fully bilingual in English is a MUST
• Bachelor’s degree in relted field.
Core Competencies
• Professional judgment and independent thinking
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Autonomy and reliability
• Cross-functional collaboration
What Makes This Role Exciting
• High level of ownership and impact on business continuity
• Strategic involvement in supplier management and procurement optimization
• Opportunity to influence supply chain resilience and risk mitigation
• Collaboration with multiple business areas in a global environment
• Space to contribute ideas and drive meaningful improvements
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
Your and your family's health, well-being, and financial stability are a priority for us. The Watlow Total Compensation Plan includes competitive compensation and a range of benefits to enhance your career:
• Salary paid bi-weekly
• Major and minor medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Savings fund (13%)
• Grocery vouchers (10%)
• Vacation days: 1st year - 13 days (Increasing each year according to the law + 1 additional day)
• Vacation bonus (50%)
• End of year bonus: 27 days
• Legal benefits
