Category Buyer

Aptiv; Matamoros; Presencial; MXN 915,000 - 1,283,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive supplier in Matamoros is seeking a Regional Category Buyer to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned parts. The successful candidate will negotiate supplier agreements, conduct quarterly reviews, and monitor performance metrics. A minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management and strong negotiation skills are required. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Senior Buyer or in supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and English speaking.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned parts.
• Negotiate material performance to meet targets.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier quality and propose improvements.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Educación

BS in Engineering

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Regional Category Buyer

The Regional Category Buyer is responsible to develop and execute the sourcing strategies for all assigned parts in collaboration, and in-line with, Aptiv’s global category strategy. The Reginal Category Buyer will be responsible for managing the assigned Suppliers’ performance, including but not limited to delivery, costs, quality, and for supporting quotes for new business-pursuits while adhering to Aptiv’s processes, procedures and meeting or exceeding assigned business’ financial targets.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Negotiate Material Performance to meet annual targets, material to revenue ratio and business case financials.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to review performance to targets, address performance gaps, develop future projects and discuss strategic alignment between Supplier and APTIV.
• Monitors bill of material changes, component prices changes and process changes and if needed proposes price list adjustment,
• Create, issue and maintain frame contracts with the supplier base according ASCM policies and procedures. Make sure that the negotiated conditions are implemented in the sites. Consider quality, Service (PC&L), Technology, Price and Timing of needed products.
• Collect total information: volumes, prices, spec. other conditions for new projects as well as for all other running projects. Uses this information as a basis for purchasing strategy and communicates this information to the finally selected supplier base,
• In cooperation with Category Manager and GPL develops suppliers for new programs,
• Monitors the quality of suppliers and propose actions to improve suppliers quality,
• Conduct QBRs (Quartely Business Reviews) with Suppliers to monitor and improve performance on Quality, Service, Technology, Price, Delivery and other aspects.
• Use Category Strategy to conduct sourcings,
• Support Start Centers and GPLs in new RFQs processes for CM,
• Reports results in the required format and makes proposals to Category Managers, Category Teams and to the Sourcing Committee,
• Considers the needs and concerns of the individual plants when making a Sourcing Recommendation,
• Assure compliance with local procedures, company processes and work instructions.

Authorizations

• Revising and initializing Contracts with suppliers,
• Conducting Benchmarks,
• Conducting supplier negotiations,
• Follows Global Processed and procedures

Basic Requirements

(R – Required) (P – Preferred)

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Senior Buyer and/or in a supply chain Management. (R)
• BS in Engineering or extensive technical work experience (Strongly desired)
• Economy/technical background (P)
• Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills (R)
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others (R)
• Highly motivated / capable of operating with minimal guidance (P)
• Experience in Automotive (P)
• Strategic planning and execution (P)
• Good knowledge of MS Office (R)
• English speaking (R)

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.