Regional Category Leader

Aptiv; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings Fund

Pension Plan

Christmas Bonus

Attendance Bonus

Vacation Premium

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aptiv in Ciudad Juárez seeks a Regional Category Leader to drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and commercial results across direct materials. You will coordinate with plants and global teams to execute sourcing strategies and contract terms that meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

The role requires 3–6 years in purchasing or sourcing, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and advanced English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3–6 years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management or similar.
• Experience with direct material purchasing and supplier contract negotiations.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
• Results-oriented with ability to manage multiple activities with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct material sourcing activities and negotiate supplier contracts and terms to meet cost, quality, delivery targets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for new and existing programs with suppliers, plants and global category teams.
• Monitor supplier performance through business reviews and drive improvements in quality, service, cost and delivery.
• Track material costs, BOM changes and commercial conditions, adjusting as needed.
• Develop and maintain supplier base to support new programs and ensure negotiated terms are implemented.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Category management

Procurement

English communication

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.

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Aptiv is a global industrial technology company enabling automated, electrified and digitalized solutions across multiple end markets. People trust us to deliver innovations that will help them progress, improve and achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. To Learn more visit aptiv.com

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