Senior Buyer

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Michoacán; Presencial; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global automotive supplier is seeking a Senior Buyer in Michoacán to manage sourcing and purchasing activities effectively. The role requires overseeing supplier relations and program purchasing, ensuring compliance with internal systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience in purchasing, and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Formación

• Minimum 5 Years of Experience in the automotive or commodity related industry.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all Program Purchasing activities and execute decisions.
• Perform cost analysis on goods purchased.
• Lead discussions with suppliers regarding product changes.

Conocimientos

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar

Descripción del empleo

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

Senior Buyer

Job Description

The Procurement Senior Buyer is responsible to execute day to day sourcing activity with the goalto meet or exceed the expectations of the organization, sourcing at best overall value consideringprice, quality, and delivery.

• Oversee all Program Purchasing activities and execute decisions in line with customer demands and commodity strategies.
• Manage the Suppliers within the assigned programs throughout program life (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.).
• Perform cost analysis on goods purchased through competitive bidding, and/or cost breakdown analysis.
• Purchase goods, materials, and services that meet or exceed the cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Utilize strategic sourcing practices to select best value suppliers, and execute sourcing as specified by internal processes.
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with program targets and requirements.
• Communicate and work to mitigate any supply problems which may impact our business operations.
• Guarantee compliance with internal systems such as YF IOS, PMP, etc. to meet audit requirements.
• Support of Make or Buy decisions.
• Support Materials Best Practice Activities (incl. VA / VE and Kaizen).
• Actively seek and implement opportunities for cost reductions, quality improvements, and speed of delivery with suppliers for the overall benefit of the company andour customers.
• Lead discussions with suppliers on changes to product, processes or cost that will affect the agreement or relationship.
• Identify risks in the supply chain, and drive solutions to mitigate risks.
• Act as the interface between suppliers and other departments at Yanfeng.
• Ensure the suppliers compliance with the PO and agreement terms and conditions.
• Travel to suppliers and internal plants up to 25% of the time.
• Support to train and develop Buyers

Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree: Area of Study: Supply Chain Managementor similar.

*Equivalent work experiencemay also be considered for certain positions.

• Minimum 5 Years of Experience within theindustry, automotive or commodity related, purchasing experience, operational and strategic industry.
• Knowledge of purchasing systems and procedures.
• Practice good communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Planning, negotiations, and contract management experience.
• Practice technical knowledge of Purchasing and ERP systems.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations well.
• Manage and maintain required documentation.
• Ability to speak English (fluent)

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing)
• Office Equipment proficient (Fax, Scanner, Copiers, Printers, etc.)
• High communications skills, both written and verbal
• Abilityto comprehend and retain technical knowledge
• High level of concentration skills, multitaskingabelites, and quality assurance

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply, and meet all function-related BOSrequirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply, and meet all function related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply, and meet all function-relatedProduct Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT/Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• · Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/ or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive todesignated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, cooperate office, or remote).

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 67,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in ten R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on Smart Cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.

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