Strategic Vehicle Purchaser & Global Supplier Leader

Eaton Corporation; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group in Mexico seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to focus on Vehicle Group purchases and support all operational supply chain activities. The role interacts with multiple manufacturing locations and aims to balance supplier quality, engineering changes, delivery expectations, and cost-reduction opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a manufacturing background with 1–3 years in purchasing and is fully bilingual in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering or general business.
• 1–3 years of purchasing experience (direct material).
• Manufacturing background is a must; automotive experience preferred.
• Fully bilingual (Spanish & English).
• Knowledge of metal forming and machining processes, metals engineering properties, metal market indices, currency management.
• Experience with SCM programs and commodity management functions.
• Experience with global sourcing and supply base management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of MRP, JIT, Six Sigma, Lean Mfg., Kan Ban, and Vendor Managed Inventory.

Responsibilities

• Manages supplier relationships and opportunities for cost out and product/supplier improvement while ensuring production, delivery and capacity requirements.
• Applies skillful negotiations with internal and external suppliers; resolves disputes and creates win/win solutions.
• Leads innovative approaches for procurement practices and takes leadership roles within the department.
• Develops cost-out projects and strategic commodity actions, managing engineering part changes and supplier requirements.
• Manages current production supplier contacts, business relationships and commercial responsibilities for the commodity base.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration of commodity team members to maximize outcomes.
• Addresses supplier questions on accounts payable and supports invoice resolution activities.
• Acts as an expert in supply chain processes and total cost management drivers for cost-out strategies.
• Ensures compliance with SCM policies and supports continuous improvement of EBE processes.

Skills

Operational Buyer

Market knowledge

Project Management

Negotiation

Contract Management

Supplier Selection

Total Cost Management

Material Planning

P&L Contribution

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, manufacturing/industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or general business

Tools

MRP

JIT

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Kanban

Vendor Managed Inventory

Job description

Eaton Group in Mexico seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to focus on Vehicle Group purchases and support all operational supply chain activities. The role interacts with multiple manufacturing locations and aims to balance supplier quality, engineering changes, delivery expectations, and cost-reduction opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a manufacturing background with 1–3 years in purchasing and is fully bilingual in Spanish and English.