Location: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico- Requisition ID: 42632- 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.****Direct Purchasing Leader NA****Objective**Establish and lead contracts and price negotiations for medium and large volume purchases, to contribute to the profitability of the company.**Main Responsibilities**- Forge strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and dealers, collaborating closely with Engineering and Project Management teams to align procurement and project needs.- Demonstrate a deep understanding of trailer components, leveraging your mechanical knowledge to ensure optimal part selection and functionality. Responsible for sourcing and purchasing components.- Total Procurement Savings (P&L, Cash, Cost Avoidance)- Compliance to the preferred supply base- Cost reduction - Working Capital, P&L impact / Cash / Cost avoidance.- Support forecasting and reporting Savings for the Sites/Region**Position Requirements**- Bachelor required for in business, Engineering, or a related field is desired.- Experience required: 5- 7 years' experience as Direct Purchasing Leader.- Behavioral skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, vital for liaising with internal departments and external partners.- Thrive in a dynamic environment, adept at juggling multiple tasks and deadlines.Ability to engage effectively with diverse teams such as Accounting, Engineering, and Project Management.- English advanced required.- 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._