Regional Category Leader: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

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

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