Job Description:
We're hiring a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategy, optimize costs, and build supplier relationships that drive business success. If you're a strategic thinker who loves leading teams and delivering measurable results, this role offers high visibility and real impact.
The Procurement Manager —leads strategic sourcing and supply chain execution for a custom, and engineer-to-order HVAC equipment portfolio. This role owns supplier selection, cost, and delivery performance for project-specific components and assemblies, ensuring every engineered order ships on time, at target cost, and to specification.
The position requires strong commercial acumen, technical fluency in HVAC systems and components, and the ability to manage sourcing for non-standard, project-driven demand rather than repetitive production volumes. The manager will partner with engineering, project management, manufacturing, quality, and sales to translate custom design requirements into reliable, cost-effective, and on-time supply solutions.
What will you do?
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
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Own the supplier base for HVAC components (coils, compressors, fan motors, controls, sheet metal, copper piping, refrigerant, electrical & electronic materials) supporting an engineer-to-order production model.
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Qualify, develop, and manage suppliers capable of delivering custom or semi-custom parts against variable, project-driven specifications.
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Negotiate pricing, terms, and capacity commitments; manage supplier contracts and long-term agreements.
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Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, and on-time delivery, driving corrective action when needed.
ETO Program Procurement
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Translate engineering bills of material and project-specific drawings into accurate, timely purchase orders.
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Manage procurement schedules against project milestones, protecting critical path dates for custom-engineered orders.
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Coordinate with engineering early in the quote-to-order cycle to flag long-lead items, cost drivers, and sourcing risk before design freeze.
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Support make-vs-buy analysis and design-for-procurement input on new configurations.
Cost & Supply Chain Optimization
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Lead cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives across the HVAC component base without compromising lead time or quality.
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Identify opportunities for standardization, alternate sourcing, or dual-sourcing to reduce single-source and lead-time risk.
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Track material cost trends, commodity risk, and supply market conditions relevant to HVAC inputs (steel, copper, aluminum, electronics).
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Manage inventory and expedite strategies to balance working capital against ETO delivery commitments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner with project management to communicate procurement status, risks, and mitigation plans on active orders.
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Work with quality and engineering to resolve supplier non-conformances and drive root-cause corrective actions.
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Support sales and estimating with sourcing input and lead-time data during the proposal stage.
What are the key skills we are looking for?
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Influencing Skills — advanced level; driving alignment and buy-in across internal teams and external partners
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Supplier Management — advanced level; building and maintaining strategic relationships that deliver value and reliability
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Procurement Strategy — intermediate level; designing sourcing approaches that balance cost, quality, and risk
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Contract Management — intermediate level; negotiating terms that protect the business and support operational goals
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Cost Analysis — intermediate level; identifying savings opportunities through financial and spend data review
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People Management — intermediate level; coaching and directing team members to achieve procurement objectives
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Strategic Thinking — intermediate level; aligning procurement decisions with long-term business priorities
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Sustainable Procurement — intermediate level; integrating environmental and social responsibility into sourcing practices
What qualifications will make you successful?
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Proven leadership ability with a track record of building and motivating effective teams
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for tackling complex procurement challenges
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Collaborative approach with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Confidence making independent decisions that impact costs, operations, and strategic outcomes
(External) English Qualifications:
What's in it for me?
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Own procurement strategy for a technically complex, custom-engineered product line.
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Work cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and manufacturing on high-visibility projects.
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Shape supplier strategy and cost performance for a growing ETO business.
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Join a team that values technical expertise and supports your professional development.
Requirements
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Able to work onsite in Ramos Arizpe
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Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is advantage.
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Advanced english level
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10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, including experience in an engineer-to-order or make-to-order manufacturing environment.
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Working knowledge of HVAC equipment, components, and terminology (Chillers, Fan Wall, coils, compressors, controls).
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Demonstrated experience reading BOMs, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to support sourcing decisions.
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Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts and performance.
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Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement scheduling in a project-based environment.
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Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent custom orders.
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Familiarity with commodity markets relevant to HVAC manufacturing (steel, copper, aluminum, electronic components).
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Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.
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Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience working alongside engineering, quality, and project management teams.
Bring your procurement expertise to a team that values impact and leadership — apply today!
Local Benefits (English):
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- Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
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