About the Role Our client, a prominent global automotive parts manufacturer, is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Especialista en Desarrollo de Proveedores Automotrices to join their procurement team in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. This role is critical for identifying, evaluating, and developing suppliers to ensure a robust and cost-effective supply chain. You will be responsible for driving supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards, and fostering collaborative relationships. The adecuado candidate possesses a deep understanding of the automotive supply base, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to supplier relationship management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the supplier landscape and contribute directly to the company's competitive advantage, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify potential new suppliers that meet the company's technical, quality, and commercial requirements.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate their capabilities and compliance.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and cost.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to achieve favorable terms.
- Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Logistics) to ensure supplier alignment with project needs.
- Monitor market trends and identify potential supply chain risks and opportunities.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) processes by ensuring supplier readiness.





Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier development, specifically within the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of supplier qualification processes and quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with ERP systems and procurement software.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English is required.

Benefits

- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and international collaboration.
- Be part of a leading company in the automotive sector.
- Retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Our client, a key player in the automotive manufacturing supply chain, is looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join their team in Naucalpan, State of Mexico.



This critical role involves working closely with suppliers to ensure they meet our stringent quality, delivery, and cost requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality management systems (especially within the automotive sector), and excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be responsible for assessing supplier capabilities, implementing improvement plans, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships to enhance the overall supply chain performance. This position requires travel to supplier sites as needed.

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the automotive manufacturing supply chain, is looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join their team in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. This critical role involves working closely with suppliers to ensure they meet our stringent quality, delivery, and cost requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality management systems (especially within the automotive sector), and excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be responsible for assessing supplier capabilities, implementing improvement plans, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships to enhance the overall supply chain performance. This position requires travel to supplier sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess and develop the capabilities of current and potential suppliers in line with automotive industry standards.
- Implement supplier quality assurance programs and monitor performance against defined metrics

📌 Analista Desarrollo De Proveedores (México)
🏢 El Puerto de Liverpool
📍 México