Buyer - MRO and Services

Position Title:

Buyer – MRO and Services

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Queretaro

The Job You Will Perform:

The MRO and Services Buyer is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of a wide range of indirect materials and services that support manufacturing and converting operations across all International Paper facilities in Mexico. This includes categories such as MRO (maintenance, repair, and operations), tools, packaging materials, operating supplies, facility services, and other plant-related needs.

• Safety Commitment: Actively participate in required safety training and workplace

safety conversations.

• Identify and report any safety risks using the channels and procedures established by the company.
• Ethical Conduct: Demonstrate and promote ethical behavior in all business dealings.
• Comply with the company’s Code of Conduct and ensure that third-party suppliers adhere to the Third-Party Code of Conduct. Promptly report any suspected violations.
• Procurement Management: Lead procurement of assigned indirect goods and services to ensure consistent, cost-effective supply aligned with operational needs.
• Implement sourcing strategies that support plant operations and comply with corporate procurement standards.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, service levels, and terms to maximize value while minimizing risk.
• Evaluate and manage supplier performance, focusing on quality, service, and responsiveness.
• Internal Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across manufacturing plants,

maintenance, and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver sourcing solutions.

• Compliance & Policy Adherence: Ensure procurement practices align with

company policies, ethical standards, and audit requirements.

• Market Insight: Monitor market trends, pricing developments, and availability

conditions in assigned categories.

• Team Support: Support the broader purchasing team on other spend categories as needed.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to MRO and indirect spend categories.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and/or employees.
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage diverse, low- to mid-volume categories simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proactive and organized work style
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and compliance

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

• • Customer Focus                   
  • Action Oriented
  • Functional/technical skills

• Learning on the fly
• Time management
• Listening
• Proficient in Data Analysis.
• Peer relationships
• Problem-solving
• Work/life balance.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package competitive in the market according to the level of the position.

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.