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this position reports to:
p&l manager
your role and responsibilities
in this role, you will develop, plan, and implement procurement strategies focused on optimizing costs, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability for an assigned category or group of categories. You will ensure execution according to company, procurement, and supply base management procedures. You will also recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
the work model for this role is: #l-onsite.
this role contributes to the elsp p&l sourcing organization in monterrey n.l., mexico. Main stakeholders include plant management and hub manager.
you will be mainly accountable for:
* leveraging the continuous improvement process sourcing process for effective sourcing strategies aligned with business goals, ensuring suppliers can meet current and future requirements.
* managing procurement planning, tracking activities, cost budgets, and savings forecasts.
* negotiating agreements with key suppliers, renewing price lists, and terms periodically.
* identifying, investigating, and selecting suitable suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability in line with company policies.
qualifications for the role
* experience in local supplier development, make vs buy analysis, negotiation, sourcing, outsourcing, and dual sourcing.
* +7 years of experience in sourcing copper and aluminum, especially in electrical or industrial applications, with a background in procurement, supply chain, engineering, or finance.
* proficiency in sap, ariba, sfdb, ecovadis, celonis, microsoft excel, power bi, etc.
* strong communication skills, self-motivated, empowered, and adaptable.
* extensive knowledge in sourcing/procurement/supply chain for direct materials, with familiarity with nearshore copper and aluminum suppliers.
* desirable: understanding of technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
* advanced english level.
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additional details
* seniority level: not applicable
* employment type: full-time
* job function: marketing and sales
* industries: appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing
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