Director Purchasing NA

hace 3 días

Irapuato, Guanajuato, México Inalfa Roof Systems A tiempo completo

We open up your world with every drive

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

The Director Purchasing North America is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement and supplier management for a Tier 1 automotive supplier. This includes sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost reduction strategies, supply chain risk management, and ensuring the seamless delivery of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing and business operations. The role plays a key part in driving profitability, innovation, and competitive advantage through a world-class purchasing function

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities Are:

...

Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and execute the global purchasing strategy aligned with corporate goals and automotive OEM customer expectations.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that drive cost savings, supplier innovation, and total cost of ownership improvements.

Supplier Management:

  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, drive supplier performance and continuous improvement in both Mexico and the United States.
  • Evaluate, select, and manage global and regional suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and compliance with industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, etc.).

Cost Control & Negotiation:

  • Lead contract negotiations, cost analysis, and value engineering to meet annual cost reduction targets.
  • Manage commodity strategies, including raw material tracking and hedging when necessary.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing global purchasing team, including commodity managers, buyers, and supplier quality engineers.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee procurement systems and processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support new program launches and ensure material readiness.

Operational Excellence:

  • Oversee procurement systems and processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to support new program launches and ensure material readiness.

Risk Management:

  • Proactively manage supply chain risks related to geopolitical instability, tariffs, logistics constraints, and supplier insolvency.
  • Lead crisis management efforts during disruptions to minimize impact on production.

Sustainability & Compliance:

  • Ensure all procurement activities meet regulatory and ethical standards, including ESG initiatives and responsible sourcing (e.g., conflict minerals, labor practices).
  • Drive sustainability in supplier operations and packaging initiatives.
What Do We Expect From You:
  • ...Bachelor's degree related master's degree. 10 (Ten) plus years of experience in Purchasing with equal or more experience in these disciplines working in a tier 1 automotive business.
  • Fluent English and Spanish
  • Core Competences:Strategic Thinking, Negotiation & Influence, Financial Acumen, Supplier Relationship Management, Change Management, Global Sourcing Expertise, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Risk Mitigation.

What can you expect from us?

  • Savings Fund.
  • Food Coupons.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Life Insurance.

Our Core Values areOne Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

NA Shared Services Center

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Lucia Arechiga Carvajal

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