We are supporting a global automotive manufacturing company in the search for a Sr Project Buyer (Tooling) to join its Supply Chain Management team in Querétaro.

This role is ideal for a professional with strong experience in tooling procurement and supplier coordination, who enjoys working closely with Engineering and cross-functional project teams, ensuring successful execution from Acquisition through SOP and serial production.

This position offers high visibility within project teams and the opportunity to make a strong impact through cost optimization, supplier performance, and flawless program execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the procurement of tooling according to internal requirements and program needs

• Perform cost and value analysis (VAVE) to identify and execute savings opportunities

• Manage tooling suppliers, including follow-up on deadlines, audits, and overall performance tracking

• Ensure tooling documentation compliance at supplier sites, including tool tagging and PPAP support documentation

• Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to ensure timing alignment for launches and serial production

• Collaborate with project teams during acquisition, launch, and series phases to ensure tooling readiness

• Support sourcing activities by evaluating tooling and component pricing from external suppliers during acquisition phases

• Track sourcing and tooling milestones, ensuring buyers contract parts on time and follow SAP workflow requirements

Profile Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in tooling management and/or technical procurement of tooling.

• Strong background in supplier management, cost analysis, and tooling tracking.

• Proven experience supporting new project launches from acquisition through SOP.

• Proven track record of delivering savings through negotiations and VA/VE initiatives.

• Experience working in global, matrixed, and multicultural environments.

• Excellent business-level English.

• Experience with SAP.

Job Offer:

• Salary range of 65,000 - 75,000 pesos.

• Superior benefits.

• Hybrid work model: 4 days on-site at the plant, 1 day home office.