BU PURCHASING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL

OPmobility; León; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility SE in León, Mexico seeks a Project Buyer to lead local purchasing for development programs in alignment with global strategies. You will negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers, lead BOM sourcing, and track program deliverables across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 2–5 years of purchasing experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and professional English proficiency. Travel domestically and internationally will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of purchasing or program purchasing experience preferred.
• CPM certification preferred.
• English proficiency at professional level mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead local buyers for development programs and coordinate with regional/global teams.
• Negotiate optimal pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Lead sourcing activities for BOM components.
• Track and manage program deliverables including sourcing status, financials, and supplier timing.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives in line with regional/global objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships per purchasing procedures and policies.
• Prepare RFQs from approved suppliers and issue corresponding purchase orders.
• Assist and/or lead resolution of production, design, quality, and delivery problems.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings with program teams and suppliers.
• Oversee engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking for assigned programs.
• Develop and publish documentation per purchasing procedures.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Sourcing strategies

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

CPM certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PROJECT BUYER

MISSION

Responsible for performing all purchasing activities related to development and launched programs in alignment with regional and global purchasing strategies.

RESPONSABILITIES

• Serve as the Lead Buyer for local teams in regional and global development programs.
• Negotiate optimal pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Lead sourcing activities for BOM components.
• Track and manage program deliverables, including sourcing status, financials, and supplier timing.
• Support and drive cost-reduction initiatives in line with regional and global purchasing objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships in compliance with established purchasing procedures and policies.
• Prepare, issue, and analyze Requests for Quotation (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production and pre-production needs, and issue corresponding purchase orders.
• Assists and/or leads the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems
• Lead or assist in resolving production, design, quality, and delivery issues.
• Conduct team sourcing kick-off meetings with suppliers after award decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings with program teams and suppliers.
• Oversee engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking activities for assigned programs.
• Develop, maintain, and publish documentation as required by purchasing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing industry environment or CPM certification preferred.
• 2-5 years of purchasing or program purchasing experience preferred.
• English proficiency at professional level mandatory.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, maintain, and interpret data.
• High level of integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Demonstrated ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Detail-oriented with proven accuracy in work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across functions.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.