Sr. Buyer, General Purchasing
Yazaki es el líder mundial en la investigación, desarrollo y suministro de soluciones de poder y datos de la Industria Automotriz.
Yazaki trabaja con cada una de las armadoras de vehículos más importantes del mundo y siempre nos hemos esforzado por mantener un crecimiento estratégico y estable durante nuestros 83 años de historia. Actualmente buscamos talento con fuerte potencial de desempeño y energía capaz de fortalecer y generar el ambiente de trabajo positivo que nos enorgullece.
POSITION SUMMARY
Transportation Senior Buyer
The Senior buyer is a specialist and regional subject matter expert in one or more areas as of 1. Services, 2. Knowledge of transportation/logistics commodity, 3. Transportation Market, 4. Knowledge on Sub-contracting laws and regulations, 5. Knowledge on sourcing for different modes of transportation (Road, Sea, Air), as well as Negotiation as primary activity. This position requires to work with Sea Entry Ports in Mexico, US, as well as Operations, Logistics Engineering, and Global Purchasing members, BU and Finance teams to identify the best of the best suppliers: service, quality cost and delivery for Yazaki. The ultimate purpose for this position is to improve cost and stability in all YNCA Ocean Logistics operations mainly.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a very high level of skill and ownership for the relevant subject
- Prepare and procure strategies by categories: Sea freight mainly
- Provide expertise to identify opportunities for cost reduction / savings, quality, and delivery time.
- Researching, selecting, and purchasing Competitive Transportation Services
- Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best prices
- Lead improvement activities and workshops
- Communicate globally (Spanish/English): verbal, written and in person (present)
- Work independently
- Processing requisitions and updating management on the status of orders
- Support the identification of new supplier, services, and integration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Degree Requirements: |
BS in Engineering (ME, EE, IE) or related field to be considered. |
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Certification Requirements: |
None |
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Previous Experience: |
3+ years’ experience in Purchasing especially Indirect |
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Travel Requirements: |
Must be willing to travel within MX, US, or other countries as required. |
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On Call Requirements: |
On demand |
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Physical Requirements: |
None |
PROFILE REQUIREMENT
Expertise in Indirect Purchasing specially services on transportation. Will be responsible for selecting suppliers and carrying out contract negotiations. This is done by focusing on global commodity strategy, quality, specification, price and reliability of supply.
Strong negotiation abilities.
Language skills: Must be bilingual - Spanish and English.
Willingness to travel frequently between plants in Mexico, international travel periodically may be required.
Ethical conduct and independent functionality (autonomy) needed
Must be capable of driving adherence to standards
Practical judgment and sharp observation skills
Energetic and enthusiastic to start new difficult projects
Excellent oral and written communication required
Career-minded individual seeking development opportunities
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Declaración de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo.
Yazaki está comprometido con ofrecer igualdad de oportunidades de trabajo para todos sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, estado civil, nacionalidad de origen, discapacidad, capacidades diferentes o cualquier otra característica legalmente protegida. La igualdad de oportunidades se extiende a todos los aspectos de la relación de trabajo. Yazaki cumple cabalmente con la ley estatal y federal de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y se esfuerza por mantener el lugar de trabajo libre de cualquier tipo de acoso.