What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Director position at Nemak?
Key Responsibilities
The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for leading the purchasing function, ensuring that all purchases are made in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Main Accountabilities:
- Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies to achieve business objectives.
- Manage relationships with suppliers and negotiate prices and terms.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities and develop bid packages.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to Purchasing Operations Specialists.
- Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular reviews of purchasing performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Lead and support 3rd-party audits (IATF, ISO, etc.) along with SQA (Purchasing Supplier Quality) and other purchasing entities.
