Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) – Automotive Greenfield Plant

About the role

The Purchasing Specialist owns the end-to-end procurement of all non-production materials and services for the start-up of a new greenfield wiring-harness manufacturing plant in Paraguay. The role ensures cost-effective sourcing, timely deliveries and compliance with all standards.

Key responsibilities

• Build and execute indirect procurement: develop and roll out sourcing workflows for CapEx, MRO, tooling, packaging, facility services and maintenance across brownfield and greenfield scopes.
• Identify, qualify, negotiate and contract local and regional suppliers for refurbishment, installation, calibration and ongoing support.
• Secure the best pricing and terms and on-time deliveries, including just-in-time orders for wire harness, safety gear, spare parts and utilities.
• Maintain an ERP-aligned supplier and quotation database and ensure purchases comply with legal, EHS, fire-safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Work with Engineering, Maintenance, EHS and Project teams to turn their plans into procurement actions, handle change orders and mitigate supply-chain risks.
• Produce status reports, dashboards and checklists for the Regional Team and track KPIs such as cost savings, delivery reliability and supplier performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Engineering, Economics or a related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing experience in production or industrial environments, specifically indirect materials and services in automotive, preferably wiring harness.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP, purchasing and spend analysis tools.
• Familiarity with IATF/IRIS and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Negotiation, communication and strategic sourcing skills.

What we offer

• A key role in establishing a new plant in Paraguay.
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Comprehensive onboarding training and ongoing support from the Regional and Project Teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.