Indirect Purchasing Buyer

Indirect Purchasing Buyer

The buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers and equipment, spare parts and services related to distribution and conditioning systems, material handling and storage equipment, sprinkler networks, environmental management, rejection treatment, and material recycling. This role ensures cost effectiveness, cost optimization strategies, supports capital and maintenance projects, and implements sustainable sourcing practices across assigned categories.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the respective categories

• Manage procurement of equipment, spares and maintenance services

• Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, contract management, and commercial evaluations

• Analyze spend, market trends and supplier capabilities to identify cost saving opportunities

• Partner with maintenance teams to evaluate technical specifications and supplier proposals

• Support capex projects

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, environmental regulations and applicable industry standards

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while maintaining business continuity

• Utilize ERP and procurement systems to support planning, purchasing, reporting and performance management

• What is required

• BS or BA in Purchasing, SCM, Engineering or another business-related field

• Advanced English skills

• 6+ Years Of Experience in a Purchasing role, Plant maintenance operations, engineering

• Willingness to travel

• 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 identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

Location

Autoliv Queretaro (MXM)

Company overview Autoliv is a global leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protection systems such as airbags, seat belts and steering wheels for leading automakers, along with mobility safety solutions. We challenge and redefine safety standards to deliver sustainable, leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved lives and reduced injuries, driven by about 65,000 colleagues across 25 countries working in 13 technical centers with extensive testing facilities.