Job ID: 25310- Location: Tlajomulco, MX**Category Purchasing Stampings****Job ID**:25310**Location**:TlajomulcoCategory Purchaser is actively supporting the Lead Category Management team in defining a fitting supplier strategy, is responsible for negotiation with suppliers to achieve best market conditions in the respective area of responsibility.- Supports the development of a material and suppliers strategy.- Conducts market analysis.- Supports the strategy definition with crossfunctional partners.- Initiates the New Supplier Introduction Process.- Defining the annual supplier list for his material groups which are reflected in the Category strategic paper based on Vitesco requirements.- Actively influences the sourcing process during development phase through.- Supplier selection.- Negotiation of prices and commercial conditions.- Preparing Sourcing price decision sheets.- Performs annual negotiations to constantly improve the cost situation of the company and support escalations.- Applies negotiation concepts to actively support & execute bundling within the respective Category.- Ensures fulfillment of all necessary requirements by negotiating and concluding legally binding contracts with the respective suppliers.- Responsible for monthly controlling and correction of local data and target achievement.- Supports re-design in cost reduction programs.**Job requirements**:- You are an open minded & motivated person.- You have a University degree in Economics, Administration, Technical studies or relevant professional experience.- 2-5 years of experience in purchasing and or Automotive industry.- You show fluent English language skills (written & spoken).- You are willing to travel (approx. 25%).**Working Time**: Full time**Your Contact Partner**: JESSICA PAOLA NAVARROVitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility. With smart system solutions and components for electric, hybrid and internal combustion drivetrains, Vitesco Technologies makes mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product range includes electrified drivetrain systems, electronic control units, sensors and actuators, and exhaust -gas aftertreatment solutions. In 2021, Vitesco Technologies recorded sales of €8.3 billion and employs around 37,000 employees at about 50 locations worldwide. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.