Purchasing Expert (Buyer)

Ford Motor Company; Naucalpan de Juárez; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive manufacturer in Naucalpan de Juárez seeks a Buyer to manage purchasing for the FCSD organization. Responsibilities include leading commercial negotiations, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of purchasing experience. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills are essential. This role offers a chance to drive service improvements and support supplier management strategies.

Formación

• 5+ years of Purchasing experience.
• Established track record in managing complex commodities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Drive service supply improvements.
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies.
• Analyze supplier performance and cost data.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

As the Buyer, you will have a direct purchasing position for the FCSD purchasing organization. In this role, you will lead commercial negotiations, support critical supply issues, and manage material cost for the suppliers assigned. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process and cost improvements, support supplier management strategies, and ensure compliance to our standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years Purchasing experience.
• Established and successful track record of managing complex commodities and delivering optimized cost solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Procurement:
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities
  • Mitigate supplier cost uplift requests
  • Drive service supply improvements
  • Ensure superior delivery performance from our supply base
  • Support adherence of supplier quality process requirements
  • Execute timely new part sourcing
  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies
  • Lead supplier management and engagement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with various departments, including marketing and sales organizations, supply chain, & finance to ensure process improvements align with company objectives and business needs.
  • Linkage with other functional areas to ensure leveraged spend and optimized supplier management
• Performance Monitoring:
  • Analyze supplier performance and cost data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for further process and cost optimization.