Indirect Operations Buyer
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Indirect Operations Buyer.
In this role you will be responsible for negotiating the best commercial agreements with suppliers of indirect material, supported by Autoliv´s policies and code of ethics, the operational buyer solve problems and look for savings opportunities and participate actively to find VEVA opportunities to improve cost and process, as well to become a trusted advisor for the stakeholders.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
Lead local sourcing and procurement activities by reviewing purchase requirements, identifying qualified suppliers, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to support plant operations.
Develop and manage supplier relationships, including supplier qualification, performance monitoring, contract implementation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in quality, cost, and service.
Drive sourcing initiatives and competitive bidding processes by conducting market analyses, evaluating supplier proposals, leading negotiations, and securing favorable commercial agreements.
Act as the primary procurement advisor for internal stakeholders, providing guidance throughout the purchasing cycle, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and recommending value-added sourcing alternatives.
Collaborate with local, regional, and global sourcing teams to support strategic procurement projects, track key performance indicators, ensure contract compliance, and achieve savings and operational excellence targets.
If you have/are:
Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
1–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers, internal customers, and strategic sourcing teams.
Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional projects, with demonstrated project management and leadership capabilities.
Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE), along with strong analytical skills for data interpretation, supplier evaluation, and cost optimization.
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
What’s in it for you:
•Attractive compensation package
•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
•Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
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- Autoliv Queretaro Technical Center (MQT)
Autoliv Queretaro Technical Center (MQT)
Lugar de trabajo
Nos esforzamos por salvar más vidas y prevenir lesiones graves, y nos enfocamos continuamente en la calidad, la confianza y la seguridad para nuestros clientes, la estabilidad y el crecimiento para nuestros accionistas y empleados, además de ser sostenibles y ganar confianza dentro de nuestras comunidades.
Acerca de Autoliv Mexico
Autoliv es el líder mundial en sistemas de seguridad automotriz. A través de nuestras empresas del grupo, desarrollamos, fabricamos y comercializamos sistemas de protección, como airbags, cinturones de seguridad y volantes para todos los principales fabricantes de automóviles del mundo, así como soluciones de seguridad para la movilidad.
En Autoliv, desafiamos y redefinimos los estándares de seguridad en la movilidad para ofrecer soluciones líderes de manera sostenible. En 2024, nuestros productos salvaron 37,000 vidas y redujeron 600,000 lesiones.
Nuestros ~65,000 colegas en 25 países están apasionados por nuestra visión de Salvar Más Vidas y la calidad está en el corazón de todo lo que hacemos. Impulsamos la innovación, la investigación y el desarrollo en nuestros 13 centros técnicos, con sus 20 pistas de prueba.