Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico- Requisition ID: 41363- Department: BusinessNemak is dedicated to developing technological solutions that make **sustainable mobility possible.**We are committed to **working together** across disciplines to drive **innovation** and to shape the future of **automotive** **lightweighting.****Objective**Establish and lead contracts and price negotiations for medium and large volume purchases, to contribute to the profitability of the company.**Main Responsibilities**- Establish and lead contracts and price negotiations for medium and large volume purchases, to contribute to the profitability of the company.- Establish alternatives (methods and ideas) to minimize the reserves, substitutes, times, costs, and inventory levels. Contribute to reducing inventory levels, implemented the best sourcing model applicable.- Develop forecasts of prices and internal analysis on costs, to provide the basic information for the planning of the company and make reports.- Part of the process of project management at an early stage to maximize the contribution to operating income and ensure they meet the established procurement processes.- Location of suppliers in low-cost economies of production, always considering the total cost including transportation and taxes applicable.- Cost Improvement Process for Supply Chain Base**Position Requirements**- +5 years' experience in purchasing or related discipline (Direct Materials)- Education required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related technical area.Technical Knowledge and Soft Skills:- Product knowledge- Extrusion- Stamping and e-coat process (Desirable)- Exposure to commodity sourcing activitySkills desired:- Demonstrated leadership skills in communications and supplier relations- Strong negotiating skillsSoft Skills:- Quality Knowledge- Negotiation Skills- Commercial Knowledge- Professional Ethics- Held Meetings / Public Speech- Results Oriented- At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation._- We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status._