Buyer, General Purchasing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Yazaki Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Yazaki es el líder mundial en la investigación, desarrollo y suministro de soluciones de poder y datos de la Industria Automotriz.
Yazaki trabaja con cada una de las armadoras de vehículos más importantes del mundo y siempre nos hemos esforzado por mantener un crecimiento estratégico y estable durante nuestros 83 años de historia. Actualmente buscamos talento con fuerte potencial de desempeño y energía capaz de fortalecer y generar el ambiente de trabajo positivo que nos enorgullece.
Position Summary
Transportation Buyer / Logistics Procurement Specialist
The Transportation Buyer is a regional procurement specialist responsible for sourcing and managing transportation and logistics services across YNCA. This role provides expertise in transportation commodities, supplier management, market analysis, and logistics procurement strategies.
The position collaborates with Logistics Operations, Central Logistics Engineering, Business Units, and Finance teams to identify competitive suppliers and drive improvements in cost, service, quality, and operational stability.
The main objectives of this position are to optimize transportation costs, improve supplier performance, ensure supply continuity, and support strategic sourcing initiatives across YNCA logistics operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a very high level of skill and ownership for the relevant subject
- Prepare procure strategies of transportation modes: road freight, sea, air
- Provide expertise to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality, and service.
- Researching, selecting, and purchasing Competitive Transportation Providers
- Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best prices
- Lead improvement activities and workshops
- Communicate globally (Spanish/English): verbal, written and in person (present)
- Work independently
- Processing requisitions and updating management on the status of orders
- Support the identification of new supplier, services, and integration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Degree Requirements:
BS in International Relations, Foreign Trade Studies, Engineering (ME, EE, IE), or related field to be considered.
Previous Experience:
3+ years’ experience in Logistics and Purchasing especially Indirect
Travel Requirements:
Must be willing to travel within in MX, US, or other countries as required.
On Call Requirements:
On demand
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
- Strong knowledge of transportation/logistics operations and indirect procurement processes.
- Experience evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, service, and reliability.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage projects independently and make business decisions.
- Ability to drive compliance with procurement standards and processes.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to manage complex projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Declaración de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo.
Yazaki está comprometido con ofrecer igualdad de oportunidades de trabajo para todos sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, estado civil, nacionalidad de origen, discapacidad, capacidades diferentes o cualquier otra característica legalmente protegida. La igualdad de oportunidades se extiende a todos los aspectos de la relación de trabajo. Yazaki cumple cabalmente con la ley estatal y federal de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo y se esfuerza por mantener el lugar de trabajo libre de cualquier tipo de acoso.