HEAD OF PURCHASING II (Hybrid)
Location Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Jal.
FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.
Join Our Local Purchasing Leadership Team!
Are you passionate about strategic sourcing and market-driven decision-making? We're looking for a dynamic leader to steer our local purchasing organization, aligning regional needs with global strategies.
Your Mission: Lead the local purchasing team with a sharp eye on market trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier performance. You’ll be the bridge between local execution and global vision.
What You’ll Do:
Drive and coordinate purchasing activities tailored to the local market.
Monitor regional supplier landscapes and identify strategic opportunities.
Collaborate with global purchasing to implement cost-saving initiatives.
Launch and lead marketing and procurement actions adapted to regional specifics.
Inspire and guide a high-performing team toward excellence.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and love turning market insights into impactful strategies, this is your chance to make a difference.
Location: Tlajomulco de Zúñiga
Global mindset, local impact.
Skills & Qualifications
We’re looking for a talented professional who brings a strong mix of experience, education, and competencies to lead our local purchasing organization:
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years in purchasing roles, with 2–3 years in a leadership or strategic position.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or International Business.
Languages:
Advanced English proficiency – 80% conversational and written.
Core Competencies:
Negotiation – Strong ability to secure favorable terms and build lasting supplier relationships.
Strategic Thinking – Capable of aligning local actions with global purchasing goals.
Communication – Clear, effective, and collaborative across all levels.
Follow-through – Detail-oriented with strong execution and tracking skills.
Teamwork – Works well across functions and cultures.
Leadership – Inspires and guides teams toward high performance. / Chat GPT Super user (desirable)
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req16948.
Letty Castañeda
HR Specialist
