Project Buyer

Leoni; Hermosillo; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LEONI in Mexico is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage supplier activities from RFQ to SOP and EOL, ensuring cost targets and alignment with project goals. The role involves global sourcing, BOM analysis, and making buy/keep decisions in collaboration with CTO Development and Category Management.

You will negotiate with suppliers on TCO, manage data, and support cost reduction initiatives while ensuring timely data availability for plant procurement.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in international business, industrial engineering, industrial trade or related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in a similar position.
• Negotiation skills and proactive, analytical mindset.
• Advanced English level (C1) and advanced Excel knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Manages purchasing tasks from customer RFQ through Start of Production (SOP) to End of Life (EOL).
• Executes global sourcing of new components and suppliers in collaboration with CTO Development.
• Analyzes and edits BOMs for cost competitiveness and targets.
• Negotiates costs and conditions with suppliers focusing on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Manages data availability and contributes to cost reduction opportunities.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Proactive

Communication skills

Analytics and visualization of data

Project management

Advanced Excel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in international business, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Trade or related field

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group employs approximately 87,000 people in 21 countries and generated consolidated sales of €5 billion in 2024. We are a leading provider of complex wiring systems and customized harnesses for our customers.We believe that meaningful connections drive innovation and success. At LEONI, you will join a diverse, international, and collaborative team that is shaping the future of mobility, from autonomous driving to alternative propulsion systems and smart charging solutions.From mid-2025, we will be part of Luxshare Group, a leading global solutions provider in the consumer electronics, communications and data center, automotive, and medical industries, headquartered in China. Join us and help us shape the future of connectivity.Responsibilities:Manages purchasing tasks from customer RFQ through Start of Production (SOP) to End of Life (EOL) in line with purchasing standards and strategies, internal and external requirementsManages Purchasing activities in pre-development projects, including global sourcing of new components, new product families, new technologies, new suppliers in close collaboration with CTO DevelopmentAnalyzes and edits Bills of Material (BOMs) to ensure material cost competitiveness and alignment with project targetsConducts global inquiries for all relevant parts (new, serial, development) across the full product lifecycle, including change management process (e.g. PCR)Contributes to make-or-buy decisions by evaluating material costs and integrating Purchasing strategies in close alignment with Category ManagementNegotiates costs and conditions with suppliers for assigned projects, considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), in close alignment with Category ManagementManages material cost targets throughout the project lifecycle and reports performance.Identifies and steers implementation of cost reduction opportunities using all available levers (e.g., negotiation, resourcing, VAVE, localization, etc.).Drafts and manages project specific supplier agreements (e.g. Project Lifetime Agreements, Tooling Agreements), ensuring legal and commercial robustness.Contributes to the supplier qualification and release process, particularly for onboarding new suppliers aligned with project requirements in close collaboration with Supplier Quality Management and Category ManagementInitiates, prepares and leads supplier sourcing events for new business awards in close collaboration with Category ManagementEnsures timely availability of critical data, including Business Plan input, commercial aspects. system prices, prototype cost and lead-time to enable seamless ordering by the plantsExperience:Bachelor's degree in international business, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Trade or related field.3 years of professional experience in similar position.Negotiation skillsProactiveCommunication skillsAnalytics and visualization of dataProject management, presentation and reportingKnowledge of Products & Process of Commercial Vehicles and automotive (Harness manufacturing)Advanced English level C1 (spoken and written)Advance Excel Knowledge