Strategic Automotive Category Buyer | Growth & Impact

Kongsberg Automotive AS; Nuevo Laredo; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Continuous training

Career development

Job summary

Kongsberg Automotive AS in Nuevo Laredo, MX seeks a Category Buyer to drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and supplier service levels in the automotive sector. The role focuses on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management within assigned categories.

You will map future needs, propose category strategies, establish preferred suppliers, and identify low-cost region opportunities. English proficiency is required for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have proven, multi-year purchasing experience in the automotive sector.
• Strong understanding of production technologies used in automotive manufacturing.
• English language proficiency required for communication with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Map future needs and leverage KA spend to maximize benefits.
• 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.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure service levels and quality.
• Implement sourcing strategies for the categories and drive cost reductions.
• Participate in strategic projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Purchasing experience

Automotive production tech

Job description

Kongsberg Automotive AS in Nuevo Laredo, MX seeks a Category Buyer to drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and supplier service levels in the automotive sector. The role focuses on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management within assigned categories.

You will map future needs, propose category strategies, establish preferred suppliers, and identify low-cost region opportunities. English proficiency is required for global collaboration.