A company is only as good as its people. And, as we always want to be at the top of our game, you'll need to be there too if you want to work with us. We are currently looking for the right person to join our Purchasing Department.Your responsibilitiesPrepare RFQ packages and process inquiries to released and potential new suppliersAnalyze supplier quotations & provide recommendations for sourcing decisions based on given technical and commercial project aspectsInitiate, negotiate and secure up-to-date contracts with suppliers for direct material (e.G. Non-Disclosure Agreements, Letter of Intent, Framework Agreement, Supply Agreements) and ensure material cost budgets are metEnsure competitive cost estimates from Purchasing for new business RFQs through benchmarking, negotiations, and design to cost activitiesOwn and manage Purchasing deliverables for business line development programs; secure on-time purchasing deliverables for competitive sourcing and flawless program launches, hit material cost financials in business casesOwn and manage on-time Purchasing deliverables for business line product localization projects and ensure material cost financials are metDevelop category purchasing strategies and implement yearly price improvements for direct materialsEstablish, develop, and maintain relationship with key suppliersYour profileAcademic degree in EngineeringMinimum 3 years engineering and purchasing experience in an automotive environmentExcellent analytical and negotiation skillsSolid understanding of automotive business driversSAP MM (Material Management) knowledgeStrong interpersonal and social skills, ability to work in a matrix and international organizationWillingness to travelFluent in Spanish and English (written and spoken), any other languages are considered assets#J-18808-Ljbffr