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Vice President of Purchasing – Automotive - NAFTA Region Vice President of Purchasing – Automotive - NAFTA Region Direct message the job poster from Richard Lombart Consulting FOUNDER & PRESIDENT at RICHARD LOMBART CONSULTING & THE EXECUTIVE WAY Paris New York Shanghai Hong Kong Tokyo Queretaro Executive Leadership Opportunity – Vice President of Purchasing, NAFTA Region-Automotive Primary Location: Puebla or Mexico City Area | Regional & International Travel Required A leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Purchasing – NAFTA Region to steer procurement strategy, supplier performance, and purchasing operations across North America. The position is based in Puebla or the Mexico City metropolitan area , with openness to commuting and frequent travel. About the Company We are a global automotive technology supplier with a multibillion-dollar presence in the NAFTA region for this activity . Our teams deliver innovative modules and systems that combine multiple technologies—metal, plastic, mechanical, and other tehcnologies —to support sustainable and intelligent mobility worldwide. Currently in a phase of growth and industrial transformation, we prioritize innovation, operational efficiency, and the development of strong, forward-looking leadership. As Vice President of Purchasing – NAFTA , for our largest business in NA , you will oversee the regional purchasing function, driving the whole function,… supplier relationships, cost performance, and sourcing alignment with global strategy. You will report to the President of the North America region and to the Global Procurement organization. The purchasing organization and its teams are distributed across : Puebla (Mexico) – primary location of this position and a core operations base Detroit Area (USA) – the current NA regional headquarters for this activity Multiple sites across North America – including production plants and R&D centers You will coordinate with these locations to lead a unified and high-performing purchasing function across borders and disciplines. Regular regional travel within NAFTA is essential, as you will lead and support purchasing teams across various countries and sites International travel will also be required, depending on global supplier footprint , strategic sourcing needs , and global performance reviews involving key international stakeholders and partners Lead and implement sourcing strategy and supplier governance across NAFTA Optimize cost structure and manage key supplier negotiations Contribute to industrial strategy (make-or-buy) in line with business objectives Ensure legal, regulatory, and internal compliance across all procurement activities Build and lead a diverse, cross-site purchasing organization Support R&D, engineering, and production teams in early supplier involvement as we are talking about complex large systems with much innovation Drive lean purchasing practices and procurement digitalization Deliver consistent, transparent reporting to executive leadership Champion ethics, compliance, and organizational values Actively support talent development and succession planning within the regional procurement network Education & Experience: Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred 8+ years ideally in automotive purchasing management roles 5+ years in executive leadership with cross-border team oversight Practice of the function a very demanding industrial environnment , typically Tier one automotive global company is expected Core Competencies: Strong strategic mindset with operational execution ability Supplier development and cost control expertise Experienced in leading multicultural and multi-location teams Familiar with lean principles , continuous improvement and automtive standards , operational excellence and digital procurement tools Fluent/native in Spanish , with fluent/native English communication This executive position is based in Puebla (or Mexico City area), with frequent regional travel across North America and international travel as required for supplier strategy execution and global coordination. Ready to shape regional purchasing strategy and lead a high-impact team within a global automotive powerhouse? Let’s connect. Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Purchasing Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Richard Lombart Consulting by 2x Get notified about new Vice President Purchasing jobs in Mexico . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr