Senior Buyer - Plastics (Hybrid) Driving Global Sourcing

Cooper Standard; Torreón; Híbrido; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cooper Standard in Mexico is seeking a Senior Buyer - Plastics to lead strategic sourcing for plastic injection molded components in an automotive environment. You will manage global supplier relationships and support new program launches while driving cost optimization.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align strategies and monitor market trends to mitigate supply risks.

Formación

• 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.

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, 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.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Cost optimization

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Cooper Standard in Mexico is seeking a Senior Buyer - Plastics to lead strategic sourcing for plastic injection molded components in an automotive environment. You will manage global supplier relationships and support new program launches while driving cost optimization.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align strategies and monitor market trends to mitigate supply risks.