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Schaeffler

# Head of Purchasing

Executive Supply Chain & Logistics 

Listed on Schaeffler’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Schaeffler’s careers site →](https://jobs.schaeffler.com/job/Cuautitl%C3%A1n-Izcalli-Head-of-Purchasing-54769/1444043433/)

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## Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

### Your Key Responsibilities

Establish and implement regional purchasing strategies, policies, guidelines, and procedures in alignment with global purchasing standards and business requirements. Lead supplier selection, development, negotiation, and partnership management to ensure competitive performance in Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation and Compliance. Establish budget and monitor purchasing performance metrics, including cost savings, cost avoidance, payment terms, supplier performance, amongst others.

Oversee the development and optimization of the regional supplier base to support business growth, competitiveness, resilience, and long-term value creation. Co-decide on internal or external sourcing strategies, including make-or-buy evaluations, supplier nomination, and regional sourcing decisions. Plan and prioritize purchasing resources, budgets, cost targets, and improvement initiatives across the assigned organizational unit.

Identify, assess, and mitigate purchasing and supplier-related risks, including capacity limitations, supplier dependency, logistics disruptions, tariff exposure, and compliance risks. Ensure cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Operations within the region and globally to align purchasing activities with business priorities. Lead, develop, and coach the regional purchasing team, fostering accountability, collaboration, professional growth, and strong execution discipline.

Hold disciplinary reporting responsibility for assigned Corporate Global roles, ensuring effective people management, development, performance feedback, and alignment between regional execution and global functional priorities.

### Your Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field. 10+ years of experience in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain Management within the automotive industry. Proven leadership experience managing purchasing teams and supplier relationships. Strong negotiation, cost optimization and supplier development skills. Fluent in English and Spanish. As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives.

By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application. www.schaeffler.com/careers Your Contact SCHAEFFLER VEHICLE LIFETIME SOLUTIONS MEXICO Cynthia Cantellano Keywords: Experienced; Manager; Full-Time; Unlimited; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Management

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days[Apply on Schaeffler’s careers site →](https://jobs.schaeffler.com/job/Cuautitl%C3%A1n-Izcalli-Head-of-Purchasing-54769/1444043433/)

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