Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Leadership

Yanfeng; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Senior Buyer to execute day-to-day sourcing activities with a focus on delivering best overall value in price, quality, and delivery. The role oversees program purchasing, supplier management, and cost analyses across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in automotive or commodity purchasing, with strong operational and strategic insight. Equivalent work experience may be considered. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Business, or similar).
• Area of Study: Supply Chain Management or similar.

Responsibilities

• 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 (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 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 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 and our 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.

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study: Supply Chain Management or similar

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking a Senior Buyer to execute day-to-day sourcing activities with a focus on delivering best overall value in price, quality, and delivery. The role oversees program purchasing, supplier management, and cost analyses across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in automotive or commodity purchasing, with strong operational and strategic insight. Equivalent work experience may be considered. Travel up to 25% is expected.