BU PURCHASING PROJECT PROFESSIONAL**Date**:Sep 26, 2024**Location**: Leon, MX**Company**:OP Mobility- Responsible for performing all purchasing activities related to development and launched programs in alignment with regional and global purchasing strategies.- Represent local team as Lead Buyer in regional or global development programs- Negotiate optimal pricing and terms and conditions with suppliers- Lead sourcing activities for BOM components- Track and maintain program deliverables (sourcing status, financials, supplier timing, etc.)- Support and drive cost reduction activities aligned with regional and global purchasing objectives- Manage supplier relationships in accordance with Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance- Issue and analyze request for quotations (RFQs) from approved suppliers to support production or pre-production requirements and issue subsequent purchase orders- Assists and/or leads the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems- Lead team sourcing (kick-off) meetings with suppliers upon award- Initiate cross-functional meetings with program team and suppliers- Coordinate engineering changes, tool transfers, and benchmarking activities for assigned programs- Develop, maintain, and publish appropriate documentation as required by the applicable purchasing procedures- Other duties as assigned**Personal Background**- Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance)- Experience in a manufacturing industry environment or CPM certification preferred- 2+ years of Purchasing or Program Purchasing experience preferred- Legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship or transfer both now and at any time in the future**Skills and Abilities**- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)- Ability to collect, maintain, and analyze data- Ability to handle confidential information- Ethical conduct- Excellent verbal and written communication- Priority setting and time management- Organization skills- Detail oriented- Proven ability to work in a team environment- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization- Strong initiative skillsAbility to travel domestically and international