Strategic Auto Commodity Buyer - NAFTA & Supplier Lead

Brose; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Educational assistance

Job summary

Brose in Querétaro, Mexico, seeks an Industrial/Mechanical Engineer with 5–7 years in direct automotive materials purchasing to lead supplier selections and cost optimization for NAFTA regions. Experience with stamping processes and SAP is mandatory.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive value. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus fluent English, are required for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of purchasing direct production material for automotive (Tier or OEM).
• Experience in stamping processes is mandatory.
• Proficient with SAP and cost breakdowns.
• Fluent English required; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned commodities and suppliers including annual price negotiations.
• Lead supplier selection for the NAFTA region.
• Perform cost and value analysis in cooperation with other departments.
• Cost reduction for new parts and sub-assemblies via early supplier involvement.
• Support production with coordination of technical changes and economical improvements.
• Issue RFQs before SOP and manage engineering changes.
• Assist Customer Team Buyers in target setting.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Stamping processes

SAP

Cost breakdown understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Industrial or Mechanical Engineer

Tools

SAP

Job description

Brose in Querétaro, Mexico, seeks an Industrial/Mechanical Engineer with 5–7 years in direct automotive materials purchasing to lead supplier selections and cost optimization for NAFTA regions. Experience with stamping processes and SAP is mandatory.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive value. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus fluent English, are required for success in this position.