Lead Buyer

OPTEAM León, Nicaragua

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PROJECT BUYER

RESPONSABILITIES

Serve as the Lead Buyer for local teams in regional and global development programs.
Negotiate optimal pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
Lead sourcing activities for BOM components.
Track and manage program deliverables, including sourcing status, financials, and supplier timing.
Support and drive cost-reduction initiatives in line with regional and global purchasing objectives.
Manage supplier relationships in compliance with established purchasing procedures and policies.
Prepare, issue, and analyze Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support
production and pre-production needs, and issue corresponding purchase orders.
Assists and/or leads the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems
Lead or assist in resolving production, design, quality, and delivery issues.
Conduct team sourcing kick-off meetings with suppliers after award decisions.
Coordinate cross-functional meetings with program teams and suppliers.
Oversee engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking activities for assigned programs.
Develop, maintain, and publish documentation as required by purchasing procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

PROFILE REQUIRED

Personal Background

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
Experience in a manufacturing industry environment or CPM certification preferred.
2-5 years of purchasing or program purchasing experience preferred.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship or transfer, now or in the future.

Skills and Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, maintain, and interpret data.
High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.
Demonstrated ethical conduct and professionalism.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
English mandatory
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
Detail-oriented with proven accuracy in work.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions.
Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.
Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

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Date: Jul 7, 2026

Location:

Leon, MX

Job Requisition ID: 390263

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