Program Buyer (Lerma)

Vibracoustic is part of the Freudenberg Group. The company ensures a smooth and quiet ride experience in every vehicle. We drive by our purpose of adding comfort to mobility and providing the perfect solution for the NVH challenges of our automotive customers. As a leading supplier, Vibracoustic is the right place for open‑minded, ambitious team‑players with a hands‑on mentality. Our innovative, safe and dynamic working atmosphere offers many opportunities for your personal growth and development in a global network. Location: Lerma. Work model: Hybrid Work.

Program Buyer

Vibracoustic de México S.A. de C.V.

Responsibilities

• Define single PO, Tool PO, Scheduling Agreements in ERP System.
• Purchase orders for prototypes, samples, serial and spare parts.
• Transfer projects after PPAP approval to Logistics and Supplier Quality.
• Process RFQ.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Create cost estimates.
• Select series suppliers together with Purchasing Manager / Commodity Manager based on Supplier Portfolio.
• Troubleshoot and support Logistics and SQA (Supplier Quality).
• Take responsibility for optimized product cost in close cooperation with development.
• Perform cost evaluation, value analysis, and evaluation of alternative materials or production processes on product level.
• Evaluate technical and commercial feasibility of products.
• Negotiate price on product level.
• Manage Key Saving Projects to achieve BU material cost saving targets.
• Ensure compliance with Game Rules, signature directives and TBVC standards in Purchasing.

Qualifications

• University degree in technical/commercial or comparable field.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Project Buyer in automotive industry.
• Minimum 3 years experience purchasing spare parts as Purchasing Assistant.
• Technical knowledge in main commodities of Vibracoustic (e.g., compounds, stampings, aluminum die casting, tubes, extrusions).
• Project management skills in automotive industry.
• Quality management experience in automotive industry.
• Negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Adaptable Work Models

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.