Associate, Sourcing Execution

BIC; Ramos Arizpe; Presencial; MXN 35,000 - 55,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading consumer goods company in Ramos Arizpe seeks a Sourcing Execution Associate to manage sourcing execution events, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree, with an MBA preferred, and bilingual skills in Spanish and English. Experience in negotiation and understanding of production processes are essential. This role offers a collaborative work environment with a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Formación

• At least 2 years of experience negotiating with suppliers.
• International exposure with preference on contract management experience.
• Understanding of production and engineering processes.

Responsabilidades

• Management of Sourcing Execution events to find better offers and services.
• Lead meetings in the Sourcing Execution area in the LAM/NAM Region.
• Follow Contracts' management with Legal and Finance stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Communication in Spanish

Communication in English

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

MBA (desired)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways. Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission. It is a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today!

The Sourcing Execution Associate is responsible for supporting the execution of the Indirect Sourcing Strategy and may also contribute to selected Direct initiatives. This role oversees all sourcing activities and events, ensuring a smooth and compliant contracting process. It also executes sourcing activities for assigned categories in close collaboration with the P&PE team, with a focus on the Americas region, while keeping the Indirect/Industrial Spend category team informed of local business needs and priorities. The position supports cost optimization within the indirect category (and direct, when local support is required), works to sustain or improve quality and delivery, and helps maintain or reduce supply chain risks. This position will lead and actively participate in sourcing execution events, finding better and more competitive alternative suppliers, follow-up the supplier registration, source indirect activities, with direct contact with the suppliers focusing on Operational Activities.

Responsibilities

• Management of Sourcing Execution events to find better offers and services
• Lead meetings and different activities in the Sourcing Execution area in the LAM/NAM Region under the direct supervision and with the involvement of local stakeholders and sometimes with cross-functional colleagues from Finance / Legal / Production
• Follow Contracts’ management with Legal and Finance stakeholders and support Suppliers with AP related Payment topics

Key Challenges

• Problem resolution, timely delivery tracking, negotiation with suppliers and users
• No deliveries or response from the supplier; suppliers’ documentation; resolve critical urgencies

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree; MBA is desired
• Spanish & English communication, both written and spoken
• At least 2 years of experience negotiating with suppliers
• International exposure with preference on contract management experience
• FMCG, or production business exposure would be desired
• Experience in customer service area is desired
• Understanding of production and engineering processes

Equal Opportunity

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.