Purchasing Manager
Description
Position: Purchasing Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Define the business plan and KPIs for the Purchasing department.
- Implement and continuously improve purchasing procedures.
- Manage the purchasing department’s budget.
- Develop, implement, and oversee purchasing strategies and processes.
- Negotiate contracts, prices, and delivery terms with national and international suppliers.
- Manage and maintain the supplier database, including purchase records and histories.
- Identify and implement improvements in purchasing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and procurement standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role within the purchasing area.
- Advanced English level (spoken and written).
- Strong skills in supplier evaluation
- Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry
- Basic knowledge in Annex 24, IMMEX program, Customs procedures, INCOTERMS.
Key Skills:
- Negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Leadership and decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication