Job Description
Job Title:  Factory Buyer
Job Location: 

Mexicali, Mexico

Queretaro, Mexico

 

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. 

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Factory Buyer, who will work for Mexico and Unites States production sites. In this role you will be preparing negotiations using thorough quotation analysis, technically and commercially, supported by your stakeholders’ teams
The position will be located in Querétaro or Mexicali, Mexico and reports to Procurement Manager
Tetra Pak is not sponsoring work visas or relocation for this position

What you will do

As a Factory Buyer you will:

 

  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand the pipeline of projects/purchases and execute them according to the needs, following current policies.
  • Drive Local / Regional Sourcing and Contracting process.
  • Drive supplier development activities, together with stakeholders.
  • Support Strategic Supply Management by maintaining and improving the supplier base in relation to quality, capacity and cost optimization.
  • Relationship management; ensure good relations with stakeholders, both externally and internally.
  • Supplier relationship Management: ensure right communications between Tetra Pak and Suppliers. Promote a sense of collaboration to improve supplier performance.
  • Drive negotiation and contracting, considering contracts, bank guarantees, specifications in correct order of importance. 
  • Ensure supplier contract legal compliance with support from legal department.
  • Ensure purchasing deliverables meets business objectives in time, cost, and quality, while maintaining good relationship with stakeholders.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives related to current way of working and being a change agent promoting efficiencies in the process.
  • Ensure Purchase to Payment compliance. 

We believe you have

  • Bachelor’s degree, (Business, Engineering, or related) 
  • At least 3 years of purchasing experience gained within manufacturing environment
  • Negotiation skills
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Knowledge of SAP ERP system. (Others desirable – E.g. Ariba) 
  • Dynamic and flexible with a pro-active approach and a high sense of responsibility towards each task
  • Positive attitude and a” high performance” position on your tasks and responsibilities
  • Team player, co-operative and open-minded
  • Open to change and work with deadlines by keeping a high quality of work
  • Strong communicational skills
  • Self-learning skills
  • Fluency in English

 

We Offer You

 

  • A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
  • A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
  • An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
  • Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

 

Apply Now

 

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/. 

This job posting expires on July 2, 2026.

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.