Project Buyer

OPmobility; Puebla de Zaragoza; Presencial; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Project Buyer to drive purchasing activities for complex projects. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a solid background in project management. Join a dynamic international team and impact critical product launches while ensuring supplier performance and budget adherence.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing within automotive or plastics industry.
• Strong background in project management and supplier coordination.

Responsabilidades

• Lead purchasing activities for assigned projects, ensuring QCT objectives.
• Define purchasing scope, track milestones, and manage project KPIs.
• Validate and manage project purchasing budgets and analyze variances.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Business with a Purchasing specialization

Herramientas

OPTIMAP

Descripción del empleo

Job Opportunity: Project Buyer (Automotive/Plastics)

Location: Puebla | Language Requirement: Fluent English

Experience Level: 5+ Years | Education: Engineering, Science, or Business with Purchasing Specialization

Your Mission

As a Project Buyer, you’ll play a key role in delivering successful product launches by driving all purchasing activities for complex automotive or plastic-related projects. You will ensure supplier performance in terms of Quality, Cost, and Timing (QCT) while managing budgets, coordinating stakeholders, and contributing to project excellence.

️ What You’ll Do

Strategic Purchasing & Sourcing

• Lead all purchasing activities for assigned projects (excluding CAPEX).
• Collaborate with lead buyers to develop a strategic supplier shortlist.
• Drive RFQs, negotiate contracts, and lead the sourcing recommendation process.
• Ensure alignment with quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

Project Management

• Define the purchasing scope of work including development budgets and resources.
• Track milestones and project KPIs (PPAP on-time, tier 2 readiness, cash flow impact).
• Manage risk, identify improvement opportunities, and lead supplier task forces when necessary.

Supplier Coordination

• Monitor supplier readiness and ensure a “non-event” launch.
• Work closely with Supplier Quality teams to resolve roadblocks.
• Oversee tier 2 readiness and lead purchasing deep dive reviews.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee purchase requests, orders, and supplier payment schedules.
• Maintain updated project databases and follow purchasing procedures.
• Ensure efficient handover to commodity/country buyers at project close.

Budget & Performance

• Validate and manage project purchasing budgets (hours & costs).
• Analyze variances and implement corrective action plans.
• Contribute to cash management and continuous improvement workshops.

What You Bring

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business with a Purchasing specialization.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing within the automotive or plastics industry.
• Strong background in project management and supplier coordination.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Solid knowledge of purchasing processes, commercial & corporate law.
• Understanding of logistics, incoterms, VMI, and finance principles.
• Experience with tools such as OPTIMAP and working within global supplier environments.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Results-driven with a hands-on and structured approach.
• Team-oriented mindset with a customer-first attitude.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage crises effectively.

Key Performance Indicators

• Supplier performance in QCT.
• PPAP and tier 2 readiness compliance.
• Budget adherence (hours & costs).
• Contribution to project cash in/cash out.
• Achievement of project deliverables and milestones.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact role where your decisions shape the success of critical product launches. You’ll work in a dynamic international environment, be part of a passionate team, and play a pivotal role in supplier performance and project success.