Job Description

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We are currently looking for a Purchasing Manager for North America. The assignment is based out of Queretaro Mexico. In this position, you are responsible for the day to day support and management of the North America Purchasing. This role supports and manages the Purchasing (product launch, Direct & Indirect Material) and Supplier Quality and Development for the region.

Who we are:
For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
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What you will be doing:

• Strategic and operational procurement of direct and indirect material for the entire region NA Management of new part introduction processes to allow for flawless launches in terms of supplier cost, quality and timing
• Support the achievement of all business unit KPIs such as company profit, operating cash flow, customer satisfaction
• Conduct benchmarks and market research to optimize the supplier portfolio in terms of cost, quality and supply
• Preparation and negotiation of master supply agreements in coordination with commodity and cross-functional departments
• Ensure compliance with Purchasing Policy including BPM (Business Policy Manual), Purchasing Terms and Conditions, Global Supplier Quality Manual (GSQM), etc.

What you will need to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or supply chain is required. Masters level degree or MBA preferred.
• Extensive and relevant work experience of at least 8-10 years in sourcing/procurement management, preferably within the automotive industry or multi-national production company
• Strong negotiation skills, highly self-motivated and goal-oriented attitude
• Ability to drive accountability and high levels of performance throughout the organization and influence others
• The ability and track record to have managed a team of 10 purchasing personnel in the past.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with strong planning and problem-solving abilities
• Results driven and able to work under pressure
• Willingness, enthusiasm and aptitude for driving change and improvement
• Business acumen
• Fluent in English with aptitude for other languages
• Willingness to travel globally
• Must be located in Queretaro Mexico

What you'll get:

• Bonus eligible
• Saving fund % 10%
• Prime % 55%
• 12 Vacation days 1st year
• Major medical insurance cost & structure
• Pantry for $ MXN
• Number of holidays annually 10 days
• Food coupons
• Life insurance

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