Strategic Project Buyer – Automotive & Electronics

Valeo; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Productivity Buyer in McAllen, TX to drive materials productivity and cost reductions in liaison with the Business Group and Group organization. The role supports budget-aligned procurement for electronics/plastics commodities and works with segment leaders to achieve site negotiation objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years in purchasing, with SAP experience preferred and a focus on strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 4 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with electronics or plastics commodities preferred.
• Strong strategic sourcing and purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement technical/re-sourcing/logistics/VPS materials productivity and reservoir in line with budget requirements.
• Support commodity organization to reach site negotiation objectives.
• Drive material productivity actions and bring suppliers in, in line with budget timing.
• Monitor supplier relationships as Key Account Purchasing at a given supplier.
• Implement PG/PL worldwide materials standards at the site(s).
• Build up site budgets with Site Purchasing Manager and Segment Leaders.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or similar

Tools

SAP

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Productivity Buyer in McAllen, TX to drive materials productivity and cost reductions in liaison with the Business Group and Group organization. The role supports budget-aligned procurement for electronics/plastics commodities and works with segment leaders to achieve site negotiation objectives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years in purchasing, with SAP experience preferred and a focus on strategic sourcing.