**LOCATION**:Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | **BRAND**: Bendix | **REQUISITION ID**:6367 |** JOB GRADE**:12
|** ON-SITE/REMOTE**: On-site
**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**Position Summary**:
Responsible for indirect purchases and inventory control on tool crib, manage cost reduction initiatives and all supplier relationship agreements (Long Term Agreements, Purchase Orders)
**Essential Functions**:
- Define, implement and leads indirect purchasing processes and controls
- Lead commodity strategies for tool crib components
- Assist to implement Kanban, VMI initiatives
- Identify Benchmark and submit Cost Deployment initiative
- Manage Inventory Targets for Tool crib inventory
- Manage Obsolete Inventory Process for Tool crib Inventory
- Expedite Critical material
- Manage Escalation process on bad delivery suppliers
- Understand and meets Quality and EHS procedures
- Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
- Knows and Communicates the need for product safety.
- The employee has the authority to stop the production line, when he/she notices that the product has a quality problem or defect.
- Support PSA Activities and procedures with team members
- Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.
**Management & Supervisory Responsibilities**:
- Reports to plant Materials Manager
- Job **is** **NOT directly** responsible for managing other employees. Co-ops or students may report to this position.
**Knowledge**:
- Demonstrated knowledge on Purchasing Policies, negotiations and procurement procedures
- Demonstrated on manufacturing environment, including performance management
- Demonstrated Problem Solving Methods
- MS Office Expert with experience on tables and charts
**Experience**:
- Experience in developing Purchasing strategies
- Proven results driving supplier performance
- Proven results driving cost deployment projects
- 3-5 years on purchasing experience, automotive industry desired
- SAP ERP knowledge
**Skills**:
- Purchasing and Procurement Procedures
- Strong dedication and works ethic
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and written communication skills (Spanish and English)
- Self-Starter and high level of self-motivation
**Education/Certifications**:
Bachelor's degree required, Business Administration or related.
**What does Bendix have to offer you?**
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Life insurance
- Christmas Bonus
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition programs
- Gym