Associate Specialist, Procurement Operations

Celanese; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 367,000 - 552,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global manufacturing company in Mexico City is seeking an Associate in Procurement Operations. The role involves purchasing order management, resolving supply issues, and implementing cost-saving strategies. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has at least one year of experience in procurement, with proficiency in SAP. Excellent communication skills and a problem-solving attitude are essential.

Formación

• Fluent in English.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Procurement-related roles preferred.
• Experience with Purchasing or order entry is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Resolve supply-related issues within P2P process.
• Contribute to process standardization efforts.
• Identify and execute improvement opportunities.
• Manage relationships with suppliers.
• Develop cost-saving strategies.

Conocimientos

Problem solver attitude

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of SAP transactions

Adaptability to processes

Educación

Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Overview

An Associate in Procurement Operations is responsible for ensuring that the company has the right materials and equipment necessary to function. Responsible for purchase order creation, order tracking, manage vendor relationships and oversee order placement (MRO/RAW Material/Corporate Service) who can also identify and implement cost saving and operational improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Capable to resolve internal and external issues related to supply and the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process
• Able to learn and adapt to standard and efficient processes within P2P, contribute to new standardization efforts.
• Use and coordinate Quality Notifications for issues resolution and process improvements
• Identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities to continue to streamline functions
• Work with Strategic Sourcing Managers/Leaders on relationship management and issue resolution needs with suppliers
• Work within the team for the success of the objectives
• Integration of newcomers/interns
• Create saving strategy, generate savings based on that
• Ability to manage small projects independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or related discipline.
• Fluent in English.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Procurement-related or other relevant experience (Purchasing, expediting, or other order entry experience preferred).
• Solid knowledge of SAP transactions.
• Problem solver attitude.
• Good communication both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.