Category Purchasing

Kongsberg Automotive AS; Nuevo Laredo; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Continuous training

Career development

Job summary

Kongsberg Automotive AS in Nuevo Laredo, MX seeks a Category Buyer to drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and supplier service levels in the automotive sector. The role focuses on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management within assigned categories.

You will map future needs, propose category strategies, establish preferred suppliers, and identify low-cost region opportunities. English proficiency is required for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have proven, multi-year purchasing experience in the automotive sector.
• Strong understanding of production technologies used in automotive manufacturing.
• English language proficiency required for communication with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Map future needs and leverage KA spend to maximize benefits.
• Develop and propose Category Strategy for assigned sub-category and region.
• Establish a base of preferred suppliers and identify low-cost region suppliers where possible.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure service levels and quality.
• Implement sourcing strategies for the categories and drive cost reductions.
• Participate in strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Purchasing experience

Automotive production tech

Job description

Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues of EUR 713 million and approximately 4291 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at: kongsbergautomotive.com

Category Purchasing

Location:

Nuevo Laredo, MX, 88275

Country/Region: MX

About the position

Category buyer achieves cost reductions in line with budget targets, while maintaining/ improving product quality and supplier service levels

Responsibilities

• Map future needs and leverage KA spend to maximize benefit for KA.
• Develop and propose Category Strategy for assigned (sub-)category and region.
• Establish a base of preferred suppliers, and secure that suppliers from low-cost regions are identified where possible.
• Supplier relationship management.
• Implement sourcing strategies for the categories.
• Among others.

Requirements

• English proficiency
• Successful, multi-year track record in Purchasing.
• Production technology understanding, specifically in automotive.
• Minimum 3 years of strategic purchasing experience in the automotive industry

What we offer

• Professional growth and career development opportunities within the organization.
• Continuous training and learning in manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Participation in strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A professional, collaborative, and results-driven work environment.
• Benefits superior to those required by law.
• Job stability and a defined career path.

We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills

At Kongsberg Automotive, we believe that results and progress are driven by strong teamwork and powerful collaboration - between competent individuals with strong work ethics and a passion to make a difference. We offer a workplace built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and collaboration across teams and borders.