Category Buyer Metallic Components

This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment; Connection Systems business unit located in Cd Juarez Mexico.**Summary (About this Position)**:North America Category Buyer for Supply Chain Management in the metallic components. The category buyer is responsible to execute the global category strategy into the regional supply base by communicating, coordinating and implementing cost improvement projects. The category buyer is also responsible to manage the suppliers and provide support to the different areas.**Your Role (i.e. Key Job Responsibilities)**:- Review and Implement Strategies into Category Supply Base- Analyze regional demands to implement long term cost improvement agreements.- Asses, evaluate and suggest suppliers to be included into supply base.- Evaluate and Implement Cost Improvement projects and analyze financial impacts.- Work to meet objectives related to cost and cash flow improvement as: P2P savings, Payment Terms, Shipping Terms and on time sourcing.- Coordinate and support business transferences as assigned preventing disruptions: Tool Moves, Optimization, Rotation, FTS Changes- Facilitate communication between suppliers and various groups.- Comply with policies and procedures: sourcing process, payment term deviation, etc., and ensure 0 non conformances in EOS audits- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis and present results to upper management**Your Required Background (i.e. Must Haves)**:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field- Proven work experience as a Purchasing Agent or similar role- Proficient English- Experience in terminal stamping supply base and manufacturing knowledge- Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)- Understanding of supply chain procedures- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses- Strong Negotiation skills to deal with contracts, proven experience on cost reduction ideas- Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software- Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Skype, Teams, Visio, etc.)- Proven knowledge on electronic/printed circuit boards market is a must**Why join us?**- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.**Your Benefits at Aptiv**:- Compensation package, including Major Medical Insurance & Life Insurance- Flexible Retirement Plan- Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications- Scholarships- Recognition for innovation and excellence- Opportunities to give back to the community- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world- Recognition for innovation and excellence- Tuition ReimbursementAptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.