Shape Corp. Mexico is looking for a Sr. Buyer with solid automotive industry experience and a strong background in steel, stampings, metals, or complex direct materials.
What you’ll do:
? Lead strategic sourcing activities and supplier selection through RFQs and comparative analysis.
? Manage supplier negotiations, cost analysis, benchmarking, and cost-reduction initiatives.
? Develop and maintain a competitive supplier base focused on cost, quality, innovation, and delivery.
? Support new product launches and engineering changes, ensuring supplier readiness for SOP.
? Identify and mitigate supply risks while supporting business continuity.
? Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Program Management teams.
? Manage key purchasing objectives including PPV and VAVE.
What we’re looking for:
✅ 7+ years of Purchasing/Procurement experience
✅ Automotive industry background
✅ Experience with steel, stampings, metals, or complex direct materials
✅ Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation experience
✅ Cost Analysis, TCO, benchmarking & cost reduction experience
✅ Supplier Development & Risk Management
✅ APQP / PPAP / SOP knowledge
✅ Advanced English
✅ ERP/MRP experience, preferably Plex, SAP, or similar
- We’re looking for a proactive, strategic, and results-oriented professional who can independently manage commodities, take ownership, anticipate risks, and make data-driven decisions.
📌 Buyer Sr (México)
🏢 Shape
📍 México