The Local Purchasing Representative is the single point of contact for local users, local procurement, and Shared Service Center. Must ensure the supply of materials and/or services according to the requirements of the organization, procedures and policies of the Company in order to guarantee their price, quality and delivery time.

Main Accountabilities:

• Ensure and guarantee the best price, quality and service in the purchase of non-productive Materials.
• Follow up on the Purchase Order
• Maintain the culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Quality and Environmental Management system.
• Local supplier development strategy in coordination with Mexico and USA locations requirements.
• Corporpate supplier panel creation strategy.
• Contract management and archivation of contracts per Internal system (Easy Archive / SAP).
• Support Production site on urgent orders due to breakdowns or maintanance.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree on Engineering, business administration or international business.

Experience:

• Previous experience in purchasing environment of at least 3 years with a good working knowledge of purchasing techniques in automotive companies.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced English Proficiency.
• Development of new suppliers.
• Advanced Knowledge in MS-Office skills, Experience with SAP and other ERP.
• Good negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills, networking ability, communication skills (internal / external)
• Experienced problem solver
• Organization and coordination skills, self-initiative, and ability to work under pressure.

Additional requirements:

• Availability to Travel
• Valid US Visa and Passport