Strategic Automotive Category Buyer | Growth & Impact

KA Group AG; Nuevo Laredo; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

KA Group AG is seeking a Category Buyer located in Nuevo Laredo, MX. The role focuses on achieving cost reductions within budget targets while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels.

You will map future needs, develop category strategies for the assigned region, and establish a base of preferred suppliers. Implement sourcing strategies across automotive-related categories to strengthen regional value and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Multi-year track record in purchasing.
• Understanding of automotive production technology.
• At least 3 years of strategic purchasing in automotive.

Responsibilities

• Map future needs and leverage KA spend to maximize benefit for KA.
• Develop and propose Category Strategy for assigned sub-category and region.
• Establish a base of preferred suppliers and identify low-cost-region suppliers where possible.
• Implement sourcing strategies for the categories.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Automotive production tech

Strategic purchasing

Job description

KA Group AG is seeking a Category Buyer located in Nuevo Laredo, MX. The role focuses on achieving cost reductions within budget targets while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier service levels.

You will map future needs, develop category strategies for the assigned region, and establish a base of preferred suppliers. Implement sourcing strategies across automotive-related categories to strengthen regional value and competitiveness.