Senior Buyer

609 Cooper-StandardTechnical Services de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Torreón; Híbrido; MXN 550.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer – Plastics in Torreón to lead strategic sourcing for plastic injection molded components.

You will manage global supplier relationships and drive cost optimization in a fast-paced automotive environment. The role requires experience in plastic injection molded components, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to support new program launches while ensuring timely material delivery.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management in automotive/manufacturing.
• Direct experience sourcing plastic injection molded components.
• Strong knowledge of global supply chains, supplier negotiation, and cost modeling.
• Experience with Tier 1 suppliers or OEM-facing environments.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilidades

• Own global sourcing strategy for plastic injection molded components
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management across regional and global suppliers
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through material strategy, supplier consolidation, and commercial negotiations
• Manage relationships with Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers for quality, delivery, and cost
• Support new product launches, ensuring materials and components are sourced and delivered on time
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies
• Monitor market trends, raw material indices, and supply risks to inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and supplier standards

Conocimientos

Global sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cost modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Buyer – Plastics to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for plastic injection molded components. This role is responsible for managing global supplier relationships, driving cost optimization, and supporting new program launches within a complex, fast-paced automotive environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in plastic injection molded components (Tier 2), with the ability to influence both material strategy and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own global sourcing strategy for plastic injection molded components
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management across regional and global suppliers
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through material strategy, supplier consolidation, and commercial negotiations
• Manage relationships with Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers, ensuring performance in quality, delivery, and cost
• Support new product launches, ensuring materials and components are sourced and delivered on time
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies
• Monitor market trends, raw material indices, and supply risks to inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and supplier standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within automotive or manufacturing
• Direct experience sourcing plastic injection molded components
• Strong understanding of global supply chains, supplier negotiation, and cost modeling
• Experience working with Tier 1 suppliers and/or OEM-facing environments
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing global plastic suppliers
• Familiarity with tooling, molding processes, or material selection
• Exposure to high-volume manufacturing environments

Position Type: Regular Additional Locations: Additional Information:

Diversity Statement

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism.

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Remote Status: Hybrid Position Type: Regular Additional Locations: Additional Information: Remote Status: Hybrid

Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry.

Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems.

Cooper Standard employs approximately 24,000 people globally and operates in 21 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit www.cooperstandard.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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