Purchasing Manager

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the procurement function to ensure timely and cost-effective adquisition of materials, components, and services necessary for automotive production. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving cost savings while maintaining high performance in the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals and production schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability, and cost competitiveness
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers, maintaining strong relationships
• Collaborate with engineering, production, supply chain, maintenance and quality departments to ensure supplier performance meets technical and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, industry standards and legal requirements
• Lead and develop the purchasing team to enhance performance and productivity.
• Prepare reports and KPIs to track purchasing performance, savings, and supplier metrics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields
• 5+ years Purchasing Manager experience in the automotive industry
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a purchasing or supply chain role within the automotive industry
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 31000, ISO 14001, CSR´s)
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English (required)

Benefits

• Holydays in accordance to the law
• Holyday bonus 75%
• Christmas Bonus 30 days
• Saving Found 7%
• Food stamps 5%
• Life Insurance
• Medical expenses insurance (familiar plan)
• Dental insurance (familiar plan)
• Company Car
• Fuel Vouchers

Details

• Monday - friday, 6am - 3:30 pm (on-site)
• Querétaro