Category Purchasing

KA Group AG; Nuevo Laredo; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

KA Group AG is seeking a Category Buyer located in Nuevo Laredo, MX. The role focuses on achieving cost reductions within budget targets while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels.

You will map future needs, develop category strategies for the assigned region, and establish a base of preferred suppliers. Implement sourcing strategies across automotive-related categories to strengthen regional value and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Multi-year track record in purchasing.
• Understanding of automotive production technology.
• At least 3 years of strategic purchasing in automotive.

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 identify low-cost-region suppliers where possible.
• Implement sourcing strategies for the categories.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Automotive production tech

Strategic purchasing

Job description

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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 ofEUR 713 million and approximately4291 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.


• Implement sourcing strategies for the categories.


• Among others.

Requirements

• 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.

WE DRIVE THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY.