**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.
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**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
