Indirect Buyer (Procurement and Services)

Gentherm; Nuevo León; Presencial; MXN 917,000 - 1,285,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An automotive industry firm in Nuevo León is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute global procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of purchasing experience, excellent project management skills, and proficiency in MS Office and SAP. This role is critical for optimizing costs and ensuring the efficient supply of materials and services. A Bachelor's degree is required, while a Master's Degree is preferred.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing (capital, strategic sourcing, negotiation).
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
• Automotive experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Optimize the management of purchase orders using technology.
• Control budgets and KPIs, achieving savings objectives.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers for cost reductions.

Conocimientos

Excellent project management

Communication skills

Persuasiveness

Problem solving

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Economics

Herramientas

MS Office

SAP

Descripción del empleo

IMPACT AND OPPORTUNITY

This role will be responsible for executing global indirect procurement strategies to optimize costs and ensure an efficient supply of indirect materials and services for the Automotive industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimize the administrative management of purchase orders through the use of technological tools.
• Control budgets and KPIs for the category, ensuring the achievement of savings and efficiency objectives.
• Ensure availability and delivery times for indirect materials and services.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers to obtain competitive terms and generate cost reduction initiatives.
• Prevent supply disruptions, guaranteeing the operational capacity of suppliers.
• Manage key supplier relationships, including contracts, pricing, supply capacity, and conflict resolution.
• Analyze market trends and emerging technologies to strengthen the procurement strategy.
• Coordinate RFQ processes, internal approvals, and supplier selection in accordance with corporate policies.
• Compliance with financial policies and the Code of Ethics at all stages of the process.
• Lead the complete procurement cycle, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Define long-term category plans.
• Define goals and improvement plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, and / or Economics.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing (capital, strategic sourcing, negotiation).
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Persuasiveness, assertiveness, and target orientation.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and SAP.
• Good interpersonal skills (communication, team player).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master´s Degree.
• Problem solving, ability to understand technical information.
• Automotive experience.