Indirect MRO Buyer

Arrival is seeking an Indirect MRO Buyer in Monterrey, Mexico, to support procurement for third-party activities. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, analyzing industry trends, managing vendor relationships, and improving indirect procurement processes. Candidates should have experience as a buyer, strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position with no specific degree requirements.
At Arrival we want all of our employees to feel comfortable bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, as we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Join our mission to bring better, more sustainable transportation to communities around the world.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Partnering with your stakeholders to provide procurement support to 3rd party activities across the group
• Delivery of the commercial ambitions of Arrival, balancing the total value of the sourcing activities we undertake
• Devise long and short-term strategies for operational categories
• Analyze data and provide insights on industry trends - supporting stakeholders in their decision-making processes
• Foster trusted relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
• Support stakeholders in the management of lead times and supplier inventories, including forecasting of demand
• Work to improve Indirect Procurement as we grow with Arrival
• Support operational colleagues in the accurate budgeting and management of spend, globallyRequirements
• Proven experience as junior buyer / senior buyer or similar role
• A keen commercial sense, with an understanding of what drives value for a business
• Awareness of procurement principles, including understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods; management of sourcing activities, including RFx processes and potentially broader category management
• Knowing how to manage your supply base to ensure delivery of optimal value
• Excellent communication and people skills, with a desire to build strong and sustainable relationships with your stakeholders
• The desire to make a difference in a growing company looking to make a radical impact