Purchasing Manager

Experts Group International; Toluca; Presencial; MXN 1,112,000 - 1,483,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive supplier company in Toluca is looking for a Purchasing Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies for materials and oversee supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years of experience in purchasing within the automotive sector, excellent negotiation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Fluency in English and proficiency in ERP systems are essential. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Formación

• Minimum 5–8 years of purchasing experience in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations and sourcing strategy development.
• Strong understanding of automotive supplier requirements (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for materials.
• Manage and negotiate supplier contracts and pricing agreements.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery.

Conocimientos

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Sourcing strategy development

Fluent in English

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office tools

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for resins, masterbatch, tooling, packaging, and MRO materials.
• Manage and negotiate supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply conditions.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and technical capability.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Support project launches and engineering changes with timely supplier sourcing and cost analysis.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality departments on material specifications and supplier changes.
• Monitor raw material markets (resins, additives, etc.) and anticipate cost impacts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, IATF 16949 requirements, and customer-specific standards.
• Manage the purchasing team and support their professional development.
• Lead cost reduction programs and localization initiatives aligned with corporate targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5–8 years of purchasing experience in the automotive industry, preferably in plastic components or injection molding.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and sourcing strategy development.
• Strong understanding of automotive supplier requirements (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (German, Spanish, or Chinese) are a plus.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and MS Office tools.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Supplier relationship management
• Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Results-oriented and cost-focused approach
• High sense of integrity and accountability