Area: Purchasing / Supply Chain

The Senior Buyer is responsible for developing mid- to long-term strategies for direct materials (steel & stamping) at regional and global levels. This role manages supplier negotiations, ensures material availability, and supports new project launches and engineering changes, driving cost competitiveness and timely delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, International Business, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of purchasing experience within the automotive industry, including at least 5 years managing steel, stampings, metals, or other highly complex commodities.
- Proven track record leading Strategic Sourcing initiatives, complex negotiations, supplier development, and resourcing projects.
- Strong expertise in cost analysis, should-cost modeling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), quotation benchmarking, and cost reduction strategies.
- Demonstrated success managing high-value spend portfolios while delivering measurable savings, improving competitiveness, and mitigating supply risks.




- Solid knowledge and hands‑on experience with new product launch processes (APQP, PPAP, SOP), ensuring supplier readiness and flawless execution.
- Experience in supplier risk management, supplier capacity assessment, business continuity planning, and mitigation strategy development.
- Proven ability to manage key purchasing metrics, including PPV, VAVE, cost reduction, contract compliance, and supplier performance.
- Strong background in commercial contract negotiation and administration.
- Advanced English proficiency (business professional level) with the ability to lead negotiations, supplier meetings, and collaborate effectively with integral teams.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably Plex, SAP, or equivalent enterprise platforms.
- Highly analytical, results‑driven professional with the ability to independently manage a high‑complexity, business‑critical purchasing portfolio.

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📌 Sr. Buyer (Santiago de Querétaro)
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📍 Santiago de Querétaro