Negotiate cost recoveries
Coordination with suppliers when there are failures in whole and / or supplier delays
Update purchase orders is SAP.
Achieve savings goals
The Senior Buyer will lead direct material suppliers/contracts with the objective of reducing material cost and achieving targets as well as other Global Supply Chain metrics.
S/he will select, develop and lead the supply base for existing production material.
This position is located in Saltillo, Mexico reporting to the Plant Purchasing Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Negotiates long-term agreements for production components.
- Strategizes the purchasing of components locally and globally with support of the Global Commodity Managers.
- Plans, organizes, tracks, and communicates information related to production suppliers.
- Builds and develops new cost reduction ideas.
- Selects suppliers for existing products through effective use of validated procurement skills in an a...