Purchasing Manager

About the role

Lear Corporation is looking for a Purchasing Manager in Valls. As part of the Purchasing organization, you will lead and run strategic purchasing and commodity management to build a competitive, sustainable and cost-effective supply base. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality and Commercial teams to support business goals, meet financial commitments and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute purchasing and commodity strategies to deliver short- and long-term business objectives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage year-over-year cost improvements and total landed cost reductions.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement and timely delivery of raw materials, components and services.
• Drive total cost management across sourcing and day-to-day purchasing decisions.
• Support global and regional sourcing strategies while taking local market conditions into account.
• Monitor market trends, supplier risk and capacity to ensure supply continuity.
• Lead supplier relationship management, including escalations and performance improvement initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Quality and Finance.
• Take part early in new product development to influence design-to-cost decisions.
• Develop and implement cost-saving and material harmonization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ethics and procurement governance standards.
• Mentor, develop and lead purchasing team members where applicable.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field.
• At least 5 to 10 years of relevant purchasing, commodity management or supply chain experience.
• Automotive or industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in cross-functional and multicultural environments.

Required skills

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Business acumen and analytical ability.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Integrity and commitment to compliance and ethics.
• Data-driven decision making and problem solving.