Date: Jun 17, 2026
Location: Otzolotepec, Mexico State, MX, 50070
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Company: Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Position Summary
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.
The buyer will manage the planning, negotiation, logistics and materials, accessories, tools, and services purchasing for the production in the company as materials and services purchasing on timely manner, inventory management, work with international and national suppliers to obtain the best cost and develop new suppliers and ensure the timely supply of accessories and / or assigned merchandise, without exceeding the maximum recommended for an optimal inventory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Establishing specifications in terms of optimal quantity to purchase, quality requirements, and the impact cost in budget.
Selecting suppliers according to the type of product and category assigned in search of savings improves delivery times without compromising quality. Both nationals and foreigners.
Negotiating contracts that include costs, warranties, delivery, handling and penalties for the late delivery or cost overruns.
Managing the internal purchasing process cycle (ERP Oracle) including requisitions creation, PO creation, PO follow-up, goods reception, and final payment.
Monitor supplier performance with a system that allows measures and provides feedback on supplier performance.
Constantly monitor inventory volume and supplier response to keep inventory at recommended levels.
Developing people resources and information tools for productivity optimization.
Generate the IPP's necessary for the purchase of molds for manufacturing processes with suppliers.
Manage the logistics and inventory management of necessary raw materials.
Convert and communicate demand requirements for products and services into detailed plans and schedules for inventory acquisition.
Calculate key inventory performance metrics such as turnover ratio, day of inventory on hand and inventory valuation.
Provide forecast at least twice a year to suppliers in order to let the suppliers in their charge know the future consumption of components and / or materials based on the company's demand.
Actively participate in the development of new products for the location of components or materials necessary for new business generated in the company.
Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers
Solves a range of straightforward problems
Analyses possible solutions using standard procedures
Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
Solves standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
Explains information to others in straightforward situations
Keys to Success
Keeps self-control in hard situations.
Strong Communication skills
Problem Solving and decision making.
Costumer focus (internal and external)
Negotiation skills
Creativity, proactivity, and teamwork.
Problem Solving process.
Exceptional attention to internal and external customer requests
Negotiation skills
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
No supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to new associates
Requirements and Preferred Skills
2-4 years of experience in the same position.
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or similar
80% Bilingual English - Spanish
Keeps self-control in hard situations.
Detailed oriented while being conscientious of aggressive timelines.
Conflict Management
Costumer focus (internal and external)
Teamwork collaboration
Problem solving and decision making.
Accountability and responsibility.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel) and other ERP systems, such as Oracle
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
