Regional Category Leader

APTIV INDIA; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings Fund

Pension Plan

Christmas Bonus

Attendance Bonus

Vacation Premium

Medical Expenses

Life Insurance

Social Security

Recognition for Innovation

Community Involvement

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Regional Category Leader to drive supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and commercial negotiations across direct materials. You will work with suppliers, plants, and global category teams to execute strategies and support new programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in purchasing and contract negotiations, strong English skills, and a track record of cost, quality, and delivery improvements within automotive/electronics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–6 years in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or similar.
• Experience with direct material purchasing and supplier contract negotiations.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Automotive/electronics manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct material sourcing activities and negotiate supplier contracts to hit cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for new and existing programs with suppliers and plants.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, service, and cost.
• Track material costs, pricing, BOM changes, and commercial terms, adjusting as needed.
• Build supplier base to support new programs and ensure negotiated terms are applied.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations and report results to regional/global leadership.

Skills

Advanced English communication

Negotiation & communication

Direct material sourcing

Supplier contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, International Business, or related field

Job description

Your Role

Are you passionate about strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and driving commercial results? As a Regional Category Leader at Aptiv , you will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and commercial negotiations to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will work closely with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and global category teams to execute sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, support new programs, and drive continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven purchasing professional with experience in direct materials and contract negotiations who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage direct material sourcing activities and negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and business performance targets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for new and existing programs in collaboration with suppliers, plants, and global category teams.
• Manage supplier performance through regular business reviews, addressing gaps and driving improvements in quality, service, technology, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor material costs, component pricing, bill of material changes, and commercial conditions, implementing or recommending adjustments as needed.
• Develop and maintain the supplier base to support new programs and ensure negotiated commercial conditions are effectively implemented.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations and report results to regional and global leadership while ensuring compliance with Aptiv purchasing policies and procedures.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, International Business, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or a related procurement function.
• Experience with direct material purchasing and supplier contract negotiations.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize multiple activities and work effectively with limited supervision.
• Experience in the automotive, electronics, or similar manufacturing industry is preferred.

Why Join Aptiv.

You grow at Aptiv .

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv .

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits

• Savings Fund
• Pension Plan
• Christmas Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Vacation Premium
• Medical Expenses
• Life Insurance
• Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

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