Negotiate cost recoveriesCoordination with suppliers when there are failures in whole and / or supplier delaysUpdate purchase orders is SAP.Achieve savings goalsThe Senior Buyer will lead direct material suppliers/contracts with the objective of reducing material cost and achieving targets as well as other Global Supply Chain metrics. S/he will select, develop and lead the supply base for existing production material. This position is located in Saltillo, Mexico reporting to the Plant Purchasing Manager.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Negotiates long-term agreements for production components.- Strategizes the purchasing of components locally and globally with support of the Global Commodity Managers.- Plans, organizes, tracks, and communicates information related to production suppliers.- Builds and develops new cost reduction ideas.- Selects suppliers for existing products through effective use of validated procurement skills in an automotive environment.- Recommends supplier process utilization by interpreting blueprints and evaluating customer needs.- Explore and pursue cost reduction opportunities and negotiates in cost recoveries.- Explores available and new technologies in the market and implements standard methodologies related to purchasing activities.- Develops new suppliers that meet cost, quality and delivery requirements.- Evaluates part designs with engineering, quality and suppliers to acquire optimum efficiencies.- Maintains database updates while monitors suppliers metrics and performance.- Supports other functions when required due to low suppliers' performance in quality or deliveries.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:- Requires a Bachelor's in Business or Engineering- 5+ years in Supply Management experience in an automotive production environment- Strong Technical Skills- Experience with high spend and complex commodities- SAPInternal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy StatementPlease access the linked document by clickinghere,