Supply Chain Specialist

Description

Job Summary: This role leads material cost optimization, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management, focusing on cost reduction and ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead material cost optimization and supplier management. 2. Negotiate with existing and new suppliers for key programs. 3. Serve as the primary interface between Engineering and the supplier. Job Description and Responsibilities This position leads material cost optimization and supplier relationship management, focusing on cost reduction and strategic sourcing. Negotiate with existing and new supplier base on customer RFQ, NPI and provide budgetary cost support to major programs. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. In\-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In\-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area * Lead purchasing activities for major Project Requirements (Place RFQ, clarify specific project requirements, negotiate PO, award business, ensure hand\-over with Project). * Implement global sourcing strategy and well cooperation with NA Supply Chain Leader * Contribute to define the Regional Sourcing Strategy * Negotiate T\&C/Price lists (Long Term Frame Agreement /open Purchase Orders and implement Supplier Review Management tools with suppliers) * Be the main interface between Engineering and the supplier Experience and Requirements * Education Background (Major, Degree etc.) \| Bachelor's Degree in Industrial / Mechanical Engineering, Materials Management or Related * Work Experience (Area, Service Year etc.) \| More than 3 years of experience * Language (Level) \| English Advanced * Computational knowledge \| Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, and application programs * Competencies \| Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and teamwork skills, requires traffic and customs knowledge Benefits * Benefits according to Mexican Federal Labor Law (LFT) **Number of Vacancies** 1 **Department** Materials **Employment Type** Permanent **Work Mode** On-site **Shift** Day **Working Hours** Full-time **Education Required** Bachelor's degree with professional title **Willingness to Travel** No