Regional Purchasing Leader: Strategy, Sourcing & Growth

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Cuautitlán Izcalli; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Mexico is seeking an experienced regional purchasing leader to establish regional strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiency across the automotive business. You will align with global purchasing standards and partner with Sales, Product Management and Finance to deliver value.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 10+ years in purchasing or sourcing within automotive, plus fluency in English and Spanish.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing or SCM within automotive industry.
• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing teams and supplier relationships.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and implement regional purchasing strategies, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Lead supplier selection, development, negotiation, and partnership management for competitive performance.
• Establish budget and monitor purchasing metrics including cost savings and supplier performance.
• Oversee development and optimization of regional supplier base for growth and value.
• Co-decide on internal or external sourcing strategies, including make-or-buy evaluations.
• Plan and prioritize purchasing resources, budgets, and cost targets.
• Identify and mitigate purchasing risks including logistics disruptions and tariff exposure.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Operations.
• Lead, develop, and coach regional purchasing team; accountability and execution discipline.
• Hold disciplinary reporting for assigned Corporate Global roles.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

English

Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field

Descripción del empleo

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Mexico is seeking an experienced regional purchasing leader to establish regional strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiency across the automotive business. You will align with global purchasing standards and partner with Sales, Product Management and Finance to deliver value.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 10+ years in purchasing or sourcing within automotive, plus fluency in English and Spanish.