Strategic Commodity Leader

Nidec Motor Corporation; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nidec Motor Corporation in Reynosa, Mexico, seeks a Manager, Commodity to lead strategy and execution to improve cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and quality. This leader manages commodity professionals and shepherds supplier portfolios across sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance.

You will drive cost reduction, negotiate terms, develop strategic supplier relationships, and align procurement with budgets and business objectives while collaborating with Engineering, Finance, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least two years in a managerial role.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in procurement software and technology, including ERP systems.
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to procurement.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop Commodity Managers, Buyers, or Sourcing Specialists.
• Set performance expectations tied to cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development planning.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and capability development.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with business and supply chain objectives.
• Analyze market trends, capacity, cost drivers, and supply risks.
• Define sourcing approaches, supplier segmentation, and make‑buy strategies.
• Drive competitive sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities.
• Own strategic supplier relationships within assigned commodities.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
• Lead business reviews and corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers.
• Serve as escalation point for supplier issues or disputes.
• Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value‑creation initiatives.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and commercial agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supply, geopolitical, and market risks.
• Partner with Finance to ensure alignment with budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams on design‑to‑cost and standardization.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Planning to ensure supply continuity.
• Support new product introductions and change management activities.
• Align procurement decisions with operational and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical standards, and controls.
• Standardize sourcing processes, tools, and documentation.
• Track KPIs related to cost, performance, and supply risk.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency and effectiveness.

Conocimientos

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement knowledge

Cost reduction

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Nidec Motor Corporation in Reynosa, Mexico, seeks a Manager, Commodity to lead strategy and execution to improve cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and quality. This leader manages commodity professionals and shepherds supplier portfolios across sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance.

You will drive cost reduction, negotiate terms, develop strategic supplier relationships, and align procurement with budgets and business objectives while collaborating with Engineering, Finance, and