**Advanced Project Buyer**We are currently in search of a **Advanced Project Buyer** to join our Purchasing department of the Marquardt Group in our location Irapuato (Mexico).**Responsibilities**- Develop and manage the supplier base for regional and global suppliers.- Negotiate with suppliers for goods and services for best possible pricing, quality and schedule.- Manage RFQ process for new product development.- Act as functional lead supporting a structured project development process, working in close collaboration with commodity buyers.- Coordinate the qualification of new suppliers.- Utilize organization-wide purchasing policies and ensure compliance.- Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and systems.- Research new supplies and services, drive recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve quality.- Maintain all required records of purchases, prices, and deliveries.- Coordinate all purchasing activities with global purchasing organization**Minimum Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. Technical or Supply Chain degree preferred.- 3+ years related experience. Previous experience with automotive or electronics products preferred.- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) certification a plus.- SAP ERP experience is preferred.- Knowledge of automotive product validation processes and documentation preferred.- Knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment.- Ability to work within a cross-functional, globally matrix, project team environment.- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, tooling specifications and electronics material specifications, and technical standards.- Previous experience with electronic switches is preferred.- Advanced verbal and written communication skills (grammar), including negotiation and influencing.- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, supervisors, vendors,and employees.- Ability to prepare complex written reports and other documents.- Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions.*****Contact Person**:HRB-Mexico**Marquardt México S. de R.L. de C.V. - Río Turia No. 505, Parque Tecno Industrial Castro del Río - Irapuato, Guanajuato, México