Director Purchasing NA

Inalfa Roof Systems Group; Irapuato; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive supplier is seeking a Director of Purchasing in Irapuato, Guanajuato. The role involves strategic oversight of procurement functions and supplier management, requiring over 10 years in a Tier 1 automotive environment. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish and possess strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills. This full-time position offers benefits including medical insurance and food coupons.

Servicios

Savings Fund

Food Coupons

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in purchasing in a Tier 1 automotive business.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong experience in supplier management and cost control.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee procurement operations and supplier management.
• Develop and execute global purchasing strategy.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage commodity strategies.

Conocimientos

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation & Influence

Financial Acumen

Supplier Relationship Management

Change Management

Global Sourcing Expertise

Automotive Industry Knowledge

Risk Mitigation

Educación

Bachelor's degree related to purchasing

Master’s degree

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

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?

The Director Purchasing North America is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement and supplier management for a Tier 1 automotive supplier. This includes sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost reduction strategies, supply chain risk management, and ensuring the seamless delivery of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing and business operations. The role plays a key part in driving profitability, innovation, and competitive advantage through a world‑class purchasing function.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the global purchasing strategy aligned with corporate goals and automotive OEM customer expectations.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives that drive cost savings, supplier innovation, and total cost of ownership improvements.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, drive supplier performance and continuous improvement in both Mexico and the United States.
• Evaluate, select, and manage global and regional suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and compliance with industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, etc.).

Cost Control & Negotiation

• Lead contract negotiations, cost analysis, and value engineering to meet annual cost reduction targets.
• Manage commodity strategies, including raw material tracking and hedging when necessary.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high‑performing global purchasing team, including commodity managers, buyers, and supplier quality engineers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee procurement systems and processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support new program launches and ensure material readiness.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee procurement systems and processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support new program launches and ensure material readiness.

Risk Management

• Proactively manage supply chain risks related to geopolitical instability, tariffs, logistics constraints, and supplier insolvency.
• Lead crisis management efforts during disruptions to minimize impact on production.

Sustainability & Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activities meet regulatory and ethical standards, including ESG initiatives and responsible sourcing (e.g., conflict minerals, labor practices).
• Drive sustainability in supplier operations and packaging initiatives.

What Do We Expect From You

• A bachelor's degree related master’s degree. 10 (Ten) plus years of experience in Purchasing with equal or more experience in these disciplines working in a tier 1 automotive business.
• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Core Competences: Strategic Thinking, Negotiation & Influence, Financial Acumen, Supplier Relationship Management, Change Management, Global Sourcing Expertise, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Risk Mitigation.

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

Nivel de antigüedad

Director