BU PURCHASING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL

OP Mobility; León; Remote; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

OP Mobility in León, Mexico seeks a Project Buyer to manage purchasing for development programs, aligning with regional and global strategies. You will lead sourcing, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 2–5 years of purchasing experience, and professional English. CPM is a plus. You will drive cost reductions and maintain supplier relationships across the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of purchasing or program purchasing experience preferred.
• Professional English required.
• CPM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead local teams as Lead Buyer for regional/global development programs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Lead sourcing activities for BOM components.
• Prepare, issue, and analyze RFQs and issue purchase orders.
• Resolve production, design, quality, or delivery issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field

CPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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BU PURCHASING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL

PROJECT BUYER

MISSION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.