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
