Commodity Buyer

Inalfa Roof Systems Group; Irapuato; Presencial; MXN 1,282,000 - 1,649,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive supplier is seeking a Regional Commodity Manager in Irapuato, Mexico. The role involves developing strategies, achieving cost reductions, and leading supplier negotiations. A Bachelor's degree and experience in the automotive industry are required, alongside strong negotiation and technical skills. Benefits include medical insurance and food coupons.

Servicios

Savings Fund

Food Coupons

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Formación

• 2-3 years related experience for Level II, 3-5 years for Sr. role.
• Understanding of the automotive or relevant manufacturing industry is necessary.
• Knowledge of contractual language is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop strategies supporting regional and global objectives.
• Achieve annual cost reduction objectives for assigned commodity.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and perform negotiations.
• Analyze market conditions for material availability.
• Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy.
• Participate in supplier quality audits and development.

Conocimientos

Negotiating skills

Understanding cost drivers of products

Technical acumen

Microsoft Office skills

Fluent in English

Educación

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Descripción del empleo

We open up your world with every drive

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Lead all activities on behalf of Inalfa NA Region for specified or assigned commodities in conjunction with the global lead buying strategies where applicable.

Your Main Tasks And Responsibilities Are

• Develops, implements, and communicates strategies to all Inalfa stakeholders to support the company’s regional and global objectives. Along with all Inalfa stakeholders, Identifies, selects and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a competitive price whilst maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for the assigned commodity.
• Achieve annual cost reduction objectives for the assigned commodity by negotiation, resourcing or Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)
• Utilizes appropriate cost analysis, negotiation, and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Initiate, lead/manage and actively support cost reduction initiatives. Ensure appropriate detailed cost analysis and negotiations are performed to achieve the best value.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for the assigned commodity.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Find synergies between Regional Commodity/Project Purchasing, identifying and seizing opportunities to leverage suppliers for further cost reductions on existing business in exchange for new business.
• Make use of SMS reports and supplier risk management tools to set supplier strategy.
• Provide regular reports identifying activities/accomplishments/commodity strategy for the assigned commodity.
• Participate in the Supplier Quality Department in supplier development & supplier systems and quality audits.
• Schedule & lead strategic business reviews annually with key suppliers.
• Support the project team during kick off review meetings related to the assigned commodity
• Proactively support, control and co-ordinate regional change management process for the assigned commodity
• Supports and part of the supplier escalation problem solving team for all regional operations

What Do We Expect From You

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university, preferred; 2-3 (level II), 3-5 (Sr.) years related experience and/or technical background
• Negotiating skills are necessary to get the best overall value
• Must understand cost drivers of product assigned for proper analytics
• Must understand the market in automotive or relevant manufacturing industry
• Must possess a technical acumen
• Preferably knowledge of contractual language and contracts
• Microsoft Office skills is a must
• Fluent in English is a must.

What can you expect from us?

• Savings Fund.
• Food Coupons.
• Medical Insurance.
• Life Insurance.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

NA Shared Services Center

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Lucia Arechiga Carvajal