Purchasing Manager
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead our Purchasing organization in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost optimization initiatives, and ensuring the uninterrupted supply of materials and services while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Purchasing team, including Direct and Indirect Buyers.
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best total cost, quality, delivery, and service.
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management activities.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial agreements, payment terms, and long-term supply contracts.
- Drive annual cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and productivity projects.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance,



and Program Management to support new product launches and engineering changes.
- Ensure the timely procurement of direct materials, indirect materials, tooling, equipment, and services.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
- Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Support APQP activities and supplier readiness for new product launches.
- Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, customer requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Prepare purchasing reports, cost-saving analyses, and executive presentations for Plant and Corporate Leadership.

Required competencies and skills:
- Core Competencies
- Strategic leadership
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost analysis a

📌 Gerente de compras Ingles (México)
🏢 Confidential
📍 México