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responsabilidades:
the leader fittings opex & dc's indirect procurement americas position is a key role within our strategic plan for the lixil supply chain. An enthusiastic self-starter with strong drive to improve existing processes and systems is highly desired. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/long term priorities and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity. Develops and executes complex sourcing agreements containing unique terms and conditions with little or no management oversight.
* develop and execute procurement strategies for fittings opex and dc indirect spend categories (e.g., mro, packaging, logistics, facilities, utilities, and services).
* drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, demand management, and process optimization.
* conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
* lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
* build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders (operations, finance, logistics, etc.).
* resolve supplier disputes and implement corrective actions as needed.
* optimize procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
* ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
* implement best practices in procurement, including digital tools (eprocurement, erp systems) and automation.
* manage and track opex and dc indirect procurement budgets.
* provide regular reports on cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement kpis to senior leadership.
* support financial forecasting and variance analysis related to procurement spend.
* lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
* develop and execute procurement strategies for indirect packaging materials (e.g., corrugated boxes, pallets, stretch film, void fill, tapes, labels) to optimize cost, quality, and sustainability.
* collaborate with dc operations, logistics, and sustainability teams to identify eco-friendly packaging solutions that reduce waste and costs.
* manage supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, quality compliance, and cost competitiveness.
* monitor market trends (e.g., material price fluctuations, supply chain disruptions) and implement risk mitigation strategies.
* lead cost-saving initiatives through bulk purchasing, supplier consolidation, and alternative material sourcing.
requisitios:
* bachelor degree in administrative areas
* extensive experiences in contract negotiation
* travel: 80% of the time.
* minimum of 5 years in a relevant procurement role with opex experience
* experience of purchasing indirect and mro items.
* ideally have experience of purchasing for a multi-site, multi-national business.
* the following experiences are preferred, include process/project management experience, ability to manage multiple work assignment and ability influence and drive changes.
* ability to appraise technical specifications from a commercial perspective.
* experience with ariba/s4hanna (preferably)
* us visa (mandatory)
eeo statement:
declaración de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo: as maquila méxico s. de r.l. de c.v. y american standard b&k méxico, son empleadores que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes que resulten calificados para la posición para la que apliquen, serán considerados para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, lugar de origen, ascendencia, orientación sexual, identidad de género, genética, discapacidad, estado civil, edad, estado civil, estado de salud, condición o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.