Automotive Operations Buyer: Negotiation & Supply Chain

Leggett Dynamics

Silao (Ciudad)

On-site

MXN 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Leggett Dynamics is seeking an Operations Buyer to support the automotive manufacturing team. You will handle regional indirect procurement contracts and supplier activities to enable smooth production across multiple facilities.

The role emphasizes negotiation, supplier performance oversight, and collaboration with category teams. English fluency and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint/BI tools are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Degree or technical/business background required.
1–3 years in international procurement or automotive industry.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint; basic BI tools.

Responsibilities

Implement regional indirect procurement contracts within the assigned plant.
Manage indirect purchases not covered by regional agreements.
Negotiate and implement engineering change-related activities for serial production parts after Phase 5 sign-off.
Support Category Management in executing commodity strategies and productivity initiatives.
Coordinate supplier performance with the Commodity Manager focusing on quality, cost, and delivery.
Serve as the plant’s escalation point for external supplier issues.
Maintain serial pricing in the ERP system and monitor price updates through the product lifecycle.