Senior Strategic Buyer

hace 7 días

Puerto Vallarta, México Omkara México A tiempo completo

Senior Strategic Buyer | Automotive Aftermarket | Gdl.

About the role

At SAFE Autoparts, a leading company in the automotive aftermarket industry, we are looking for a Senior Strategic Buyer to join our team at SAFE Refacciones Originales. This role is designed for sourcing professionals who combine strong supplier negotiation skills with analytical thinking and a strategic mindset.

You will play a key role in strengthening our supplier base, expanding our product catalog, and ensuring cost competitiveness without compromising quality or availability.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze and evaluate the performance of current and potential suppliers within the automotive aftermarket.
- Lead commercial negotiations with national and international suppliers, including pricing, payment terms, MOQs, logistics conditions, and SLAs.
- Identify, assess, and develop new products and strategic suppliers aligned with SAFE's commercial strategy.
- Coordinate technical validations and quality testing before onboarding new SKUs.
- Define purchasing, planning, and inventory parameters, including reorder points and catalog integration.
- Collaborate closely with Planning, Logistics, Product Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to ensure efficient launches and continuous product availability.
- Analyze purchasing and inventory data using advanced Excel tools to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Prepare and present sourcing performance reports to support strategic decision-making.

Ideal Profile

- 4+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or purchasing within the automotive or aftermarket sector.
- Proven experience negotiating with national and international suppliers.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management, demand planning, and sourcing strategy.
- Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
- High analytical capability, results orientation, and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Advanced English level (C1); daily interaction with international suppliers is required.

What We Offer

- Monday to Friday schedule, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (one home office day per week).
- Competitive compensation package.
- Legal benefits and additional internal benefits.
- A collaborative environment with real exposure to strategic decision-making.

About SAFE Refacciones Originales

SAFE Refacciones Originales is a 100% Mexican company and a leader in the distribution of original spare parts for premium European vehicles, including BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Land Rover.

With over 200,000 products, 24–48 hour delivery times, and 19 strategically located branches across Mexico, SAFE is driven by a commitment to quality, trust, and continuous innovation. Our culture is built on service orientation, excellence, integrity, teamwork, and long-term value creation.

If you are passionate about strategic negotiation and want your sourcing decisions to directly impact business growth, product strategy, and supplier partnerships, this role is for you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career by building partnerships that truly move the business forward.

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