Associate Procurement

**Associate Procurement**

**Description**

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and local benefits.

**What awaits you:**

* Responsible for the selection of the suppliers for prototypes and production parts - aligned with GSC strategy and Program team requirements for the headquarter

* Initiates the RFQ's and negotiates and executes all contracts on the specific programs.

* Responsible for the program from Quotation through lifecycle of that program (except Resins)

* Responsible to utilize the tools to assist in should cost analysis for the components related to the specific program

* Responsible to plan and execute the information and purchase orders to support the production ramp up with the suppliers (incl. initial Sampling; prototypes; and preproduction parts)

* Responsible to ensure that that the required timely Q – documents are received from the supplier

* Coordinates the tracking and analyses cost changes on the respective programs

* Initiates the process of in time-planning of the service- and spare part supply (incl. packaging) and involves respective subject matter experts into this process

* Responsible to ensure the purchased components are integrated into the logistic concept (packaging, transport method etc.) and involving the materials and logistics analyst in this process

* Verifies capacities and acquires cost regarding carry-over parts (incl. expanded tooling capacity for the additional quantities)

* Cares for key supplier integration into program team

* Reports the program characteristics to her/his supervisor and informs the team about important program issues

**Qualifications**

**What you’ll need to succeed:**

* Degree in Business Administration or comparable commercial education is necessary

* Bachelor of Purchasing/Materials logistics is desirable

* Commercial working experience is required

* Business Experience in the Automotive Industry will be preferred

* Knowledge in Value-, Design- and Price Analysis

* Ideally Software Skills in Excel, ERP Systems - SAP, E-Matrix; Sharepoint, etc.

* English language skills are required

**Recruiting Company:** Kautex

**Primary Location:** Mexico-Puebla-Puebla

**Job Function:** Supply Chain

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Standard

**Shift:** First Shift

**Job Posting:** 03/10/2026, 2:33:29 PM

**Job Number:** 339453