SENIOR INDIRECT PURCHASING BUYER

• To lead, negotiate and source non-production suppliers, services (indirect materials, indirect services, and capital expenditures)
• Manage supplier relationship  within an Extended Enterprise framework in support of the team in accordance with the Purchasing procedures and policy/compliance
• Ensure the competitiveness market, achieving aggressive cost targets, considering quality, cost, technology and compliance to reach OPmobility needs.
• Long term agreements, supply base management, score card, number of supplier gap closure on activities
• Challenge/Negotiate Supply Base with data analytics/competitive cost
• Work closely with internal departments for selection suppliers to obtain best cost competitive pricing
• Manage and resolve supplier issues such as payment, claims, actions plans
• Support specification requirements for quoting
• Develop and implement Cost Models an Cost Estimating Tools for assigned domain
• Drive cost reductions/productivity aligned to global purchasing objectives
• Track plant cost improvements
• Manage contract supplier compliance
• Develop and manage RFQ´s assigned by Mexico Cluster
• Consistently meet and exceed cost cutting goals
• Align and keep constant communication within plants, Business Units and Global Indirect Purchasing.
• Build synergy with divisional relationships.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facility is in full compliance with all corporate safety regulations.

Personal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, finance or other supply chain area 
• Five years of previous experience in Indirect purchasing, direct purchasing or supply chain
• Managerial background in previous experience

Job Technical skills

• Deep understanding of RFx processes.
• Good understanding of a Source-To-Pay process, including knowledge of Category Management principles
• Ability to perform Spend Analysis and rationalize tail spend.
• Strong MS Office skills required. Advanced Excel, SAP will be additional advantage
• Collect, maintain, and analyze data

Job Soft skills

• Strong analytical skills and business judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to negotiate and solving problems
• Strong English written and communication skills

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