Purchasing Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

PURCHASING MANAGER MEXICO (Naucalpan, MX-Hybrid)

Our Purchasing Manager will act as a strategic partner for the operational areas of our business, overseeing national purchasing and distribution. This role will work closely with suppliers, leaders, and managers to streamline processes and ensure the continuous supply of materials. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with suppliers
• Generate cost vs. quotation vs. market vs. purchase comparisons
• Evaluate suppliers
• Maintain SAP system updated
• Manage the corporate fleet
• Oversee the operational relationship with customs brokers
• Coordinate processes related to foreign trade and international purchases
• Manage purchase orders
• Perform cost simulations
• Validate and confirm the arrival of materials
• Resolve critical material supply issues 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Business, Accounting, Customs Brokerage, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of experience in similar roles (Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Assistant Purchasing Manager)
• Required industry experience: Chemical or manufacturing industries
• Intermediate English proficiency
• Availability for occasional travel

Skills:

• Knowledge of Incoterms
• Experience in customs procedures (imports and exports)
• Understanding of regulations for hazardous materials (air, sea, and land, both national and international)
• Proficiency in SAP
• Technical knowledge of basic raw materials
• Strong planning skills
• Negotiation abilities
• People management experience
• Teamwork skills
• Integrity and adherence to procedures and regulations 

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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