Plant Purchasing Specialist

Marelli; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Marelli is seeking a Plant Purchasing Specialist for our Juarez, Mexico facility. You will manage procurement activities for the plant, negotiate terms with suppliers, and collaborate with production, quality, and logistics to meet demand.

This role supports cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives. Based in Juarez Plant 1, you will work closely with the Purchasing Manager and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5+ years in procurement, preferably in plastics, chemicals, or manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Fluent English for global supplier communication.
• Strong understanding of plastic resins and processing.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with local and international suppliers
• Analyze cost structures and identify savings opportunities (cost reduction & avoidance)
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to align supply needs

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Fluent English

Plastic resins knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plant Purchasing Specialist

Empresa: Marelli

Tipo de empleo : Tiempo completo

Mexico

Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”

Joining the Marelli AL&S team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation.

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.

About the Position:

We are looking for a Plant Purchasing Specialist to join the Pursaching AL&S team, reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager.

This position is based at our office in Juarez, Mexico, Plant 1.

As the Plant Purchasing Specialist at Marelli, you will be responsible/support/elevate.....

Your Responsibilities will be:

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with local and international suppliers
• Analyze cost structures and identify savings opportunities (cost reduction & avoidance)
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to align supply needs

What Qualifications you will bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in plastics, chemicals, or manufacturing
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Fluent English (required for global supplier communication)
• Strong understanding of plastic resins and processing

Other skills that we would welcome:

• Supplier risk management experience
• Familiarity with cost modeling and should-cost analysis
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Procurement software
• Microsoft Office
• SAP
• Technical product knowledge
• Customs Law
• IMMEX Program
• Foreign trade / International trade
• Economics
• Costing / Cost analysis
• Production processes
• Materials
• IATF 16949
• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001
• SA8000

Expectations from you in this position:

The expectation for the Plant Purchasing Specialist position is to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services for the plant, maintain strong supplier communication, support production needs, ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, manage purchasing information in SAP/ERP systems, and contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

What does this position offer you:

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
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Take the next step:

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the AL&S business?

About Us:

Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.

Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!

At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.