Segment Buyer

Autoliv Mexico; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation

Flexible schedule

Recognition awards

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv Mexico is seeking a Segment Buyer to drive divisional purchasing of fabrics and coatings. You will collaborate with product line teams to shape purchasing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and manage vendor relationships for cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, advanced English, and experience in purchasing, raw materials, and negotiation. Hybrid work options are available, with flexibility to balance office days and home days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced English skills.
• Experience in Purchasing, Standard Components, Raw Materials trends, Engineering, Quality, Negotiation, Resins.
• Strong organization, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple product line teams.
• Support raw materials for product lines including fabrics and coatings.
• Develop best-in-class suppliers focusing on cost, quality, and delivery.
• Negotiate terms, cost models, and LTAs.
• Meet KPIs like MPV, supplier consolidation, NCM, and WCC.

Skills

Advanced English

Negotiation

Organization

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Segment Buyer

Specifically responsible for Divisional Segment Purchasing of Fabric and Coatings, in support of multiple Product Lines. Works within a purchasing team to create a purchasing strategy for a segment of goods. Supports Product Area Manager & Global Segment Manager. Evaluates vendor quotes, services, and savings, to determine the most desirable suppliers. Works all aspects of vendor relationship management and lifecycle. Supports divisional workshops & Zero-Defect Strategy with Supplier Quality. Requires a bachelor's degree with preference given for knowledge, skills and abilities that apply most directly to the position. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function as it relates specifically to Raw Materials purchasing, new technology and manufacturing methods.

What you’ll do:

• Support Multiple Product Line Teams
• Support specific Standard Components; Raw Materials for Product Lines
• Strong understanding of raw materials: Fabrics and Coatings is required
• Meet stated KPIs for MPV, Supplier Consolidation, NCM, WCC, etc…
• Develop best in class suppliers (Cost, Quality, Delivery)
• Responsible for negotiations, cost modeling, LTA, Resourcing, & other

What is required:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Advanced English skills
• Previous Experience in Purchasing, Standard Components, Raw Material Trends, Engineering, Quality, Negotiation, Resins.
• Organization, Negotiation and Communication skills.

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible Options (Monday to Thursday at office, Friday at Home)
• Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
• Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.