Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization Lead

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd.; Michoacán; On-site; MXN 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. in Mexico seeks a proactive Buyer to lead commodity strategy, drive cost-saving initiatives, and manage strategic sourcing for automotive interiors.

You will negotiate with suppliers, update contract terms, coordinate with plants, and report progress on cost savings while ensuring on-time launches and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or Finance, with master’s degree desired
• Automotive manufacturing background preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant professional and/or internship experience
• Ability to analyze contracts, understand key contract provisions, and terms & conditions
• Able to gather market information, understand industry reports, analyze data & forecast, translate into financial implication and prepare/lead negotiation to ensure Yanfeng financial, quality, delivery, cost savings and other corporate goals are met

Responsibilities

• Establish and refresh commodity strategy aligning with commodity market, technology development, business strategy and global synergy, under support of commodity manager.
• Drive commodity costs down through contract negotiation, leveraging market dynamics, VA/VE and introducing new technology or new supplier; report monthly cost savings and rebates; travel to different Yanfeng plants to drive cost saving projects to timely execution.
• Conduct RFQs for new programs/projects, price negotiations and sourcing recommendations under commodity strategy and business operating system; ensure launch deliverables are completed on time and on target.
• Manage and update prices with each supplier on its own contract term monthly/quarterly/annually; ensure contract terms match MOQs, Incoterm and lead time
• Work with direct purchasing team to support tier suppliers’ needs regarding raw material, set up and sign sale contract, manage releases from tier suppliers, releases to raw material suppliers, actual shipments, receipts, sales & invoicing; manage price changes due to market changes
• Manage and maintain good relationships with suppliers to mitigate supply risk & secure operation continuity, dispute resolution and support on Purchase to Pay process
• Identify and execute strategic projects to improve supply chain efficiency under evolving business needs and drive accountability across departments

Skills

Strategic thinking

Contract analysis

Market analysis

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement / supply chain / engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Yanfeng International Automotive Technology Co. Ltd. in Mexico seeks a proactive Buyer to lead commodity strategy, drive cost-saving initiatives, and manage strategic sourcing for automotive interiors.

You will negotiate with suppliers, update contract terms, coordinate with plants, and report progress on cost savings while ensuring on-time launches and continuous improvement across the supply chain.