Senior Automotive Purchasing Lead

PHINIA Componentes Mexico, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. - (Mexico); San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PHINIA Componentes Mexico, S. DE. R.L. DE C.V.

is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to lead and execute purchasing strategies for timely material and services supply. The role emphasizes cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance within the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in automotive purchasing, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in supplier negotiations, material planning, and KPI analysis, with SAP experience valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of purchasing experience in automotive/manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing processes and supplier negotiations
• Ensure timely and accurate material supply
• Evaluate supplier costs, delivery times, and performance
• Follow up on purchase orders and inventory levels
• Participate in supplier development and qualification activities
• Analyze purchasing KPIs and generate reports
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and finance departments
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement projects

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Material planning

Cost and KPI analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

PHINIA Componentes Mexico, S. DE. R.L. DE C.V.

is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to lead and execute purchasing strategies for timely material and services supply. The role emphasizes cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance within the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in automotive purchasing, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in supplier negotiations, material planning, and KPI analysis, with SAP experience valued.