PR Buyer Mexico

Job Purpose

• Drives implementation of actions resulting from suppliers’ performances improvement programs (QDCIS) and Supplier Collaboration program;
• Executes the sourcing strategy at local level and is the interface with local suppliers, planning, site quality and R&D departments;
• Acts as the key procurement interface with local stakeholders and first escalation interface to handle local supply issues.
• Manages local, plant specific suppliers and related SLAs.
• Support Regional Procurement manager in IBP meetings, such as SOE and PMR
• Supports Continuous Improvement projects; aiming to improve end-to-end processes in Procurement; interfacing with Integrated Supply Chain / quality / R&D / global Sourcing

Key Activities

• Identifies opportunities and contributes to and leads local projects, aiming to optimize MoQ, ordering volumes, lead times, payment terms etc
• Drives local change management with regards to QDCIS projects, supports and drives Value Engineering savings projects locally.
• Drives Material cost reduction initiatives locally
• Implements the sourcing strategy on site/BU (or country) level
• Communicates the local requirements to regional or global sourcing teams
• Conducts commercial negotiations and manages relationships with suppliers managed by the regional procurement organization (if delegated by a Sourcing Manager / Director)
• Support the price change management for material requirements in their geographical scope, including creation or maintenance requests for purchasing info-records / outline agreements (for new and existing materials).
• Interacts with local stakeholders at site: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, RD&I, Local Commercial Organization
• Acts as the first escalation interface to handle site related supplier issues
• Manages local, plant specific suppliers and related SLAs

Job Requirements

Qualifications/ Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field or equivalent work experience
• Master’s Degree and/or Procurement accreditation will be an asset
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a local purchasing or supply chain role with an international understanding
• Fluency in English

General Skills:

• Good communication, presenting and interpersonal skills, problem solving, project management, team working/building.
• Ability to deliver significant sustainable business results and being an ambassador of a cultural change.
• Problem Solving – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and provides solutions in complex situations.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; recognize, initiate projects, prepare cost analysis and lead from implementation to conclusion; asks for and offers help when needed.

Functional Skills:

• Spend categorization and analysis
• Stakeholder relation management
• Selection & Negotiation
• Supplier Segmentation, Strategy & Collaboration
• Supplier Performance Measurement
• Contracting and Contract Management