Automotive Operations Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

Leggett & Platt; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett Dynamics, a Leggett & Platt business unit, seeks an Operations Buyer to support regional indirect procurement at the Silao plant. You will manage indirect purchases, coordinate with category teams, and ensure smooth supplier performance and contract compliance.

The role requires technical or business education, 1–3 years in automotive procurement, and fluent English. Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools are essential; ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completed technical or business degree with strong technical aptitude, or equivalent education.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in international procurement and technical products in the automotive industry.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence tools.
• Basic understanding of commercial contract law.
• Foundational knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 processes.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement regional indirect procurement contracts within the assigned plant and manage all indirect purchases not covered by regional agreements.
• Oversee commercial activities, including negotiation and implementation, related to engineering changes impacting serial production parts after Phase 5 sign-off.
• Support Category Management in executing Commodity strategies and productivity initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance in coordination with the Commodity Manager, focusing on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Provide procurement input for the plant’s Supplier Scorecard.
• Serve as the plant’s first escalation point for issues involving external suppliers.
• Maintain accurate serial pricing in the plant ERP system, including initiating and monitoring price updates throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

English fluency

Work under pressure

Customer-focused mindset

Deadline adherence

Education

Technical or business degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Leggett Dynamics, a Leggett & Platt business unit, seeks an Operations Buyer to support regional indirect procurement at the Silao plant. You will manage indirect purchases, coordinate with category teams, and ensure smooth supplier performance and contract compliance.

The role requires technical or business education, 1–3 years in automotive procurement, and fluent English. Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools are essential; ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 knowledge is a plus.