Location: puebla, mexico (omi)
job type: full-time
company description
omi is a technology company that designs and manufactures electrical, mechanical, and computing solutions.
clients come to us with real-world product challenges, and we work hand-in-hand with them to create purpose-built components and integrated systems to solve those challenges.
we specialize in custom electric motors and electro-mechanical systems for industries such as automotive, medical equipment, oil & gas equipment, marine, agriculture, as well as others.
job overview
as a foreign trade & indirect buyer analyst, you will be responsible for managing international trade operations while ensuring the strategic sourcing of indirect goods and services. This role is critical to maintaining operational continuity, ensuring compliance and trade regulations, and optimizing procurement costs across the organization.
you will work closely with cross-functional teams such as operations, finance, and quality to ensure that import/export processes and purchasing activities are executed efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with applicable regulations. This position also plays a key role in identifying process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
responsibilities
* coordinate import and export operations, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with international trade regulations.
* ensure adherence to mexican official standards (noms), foreign trade regulations, and applicable trade agreements.
* identify and mitigate risks related to import/export operations in collaboration with customs brokers and internal stakeholders.
* manage indirect procurement activities, including sourcing and purchasing of services, consumables, maintenance, marketing, and supplies.
* negotiate with national and international suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery conditions.
* collaborate with operations and finance teams to ensure proper cost allocation, expense tracking, and purchasing documentation.
* maintain organized records to support internal and external audits related to trade compliance and procurement processes.
* monitor and analyze kpis such as cost savings, import lead times, and compliance metrics.
* identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency in procurement and foreign trade operations.
qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in international trade, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field.
* at least 2 years of experience in foreign trade, import/export operations, indirect procurement, or supply chain roles.
* strong knowledge of immex, import/export processes, incoterms, and noms.
* experience working with suppliers and managing procurement processes.
* familiarity with erp systems and microsoft office tools.
* strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
* ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
* strong communication and collaboration skills.
* spanish fluency required.
* english b2 level required.
why join omi?
be part of a growing technology company with global industrial impact.
gain hands-on experience in both foreign trade and procurement strategy, developing a well-rounded supply chain profile.
work in a role with high visibility and direct impact on operational efficiency and cost optimization.
opportunity to build, improve, and standardize processes within a scaling organization.