Category Specialist Packaging

WS Audiology; Baja California; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic professional to enhance their Packaging Category strategies. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive productivity, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, particularly within the medical devices sector, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. You will be at the forefront of innovative packaging solutions, making a significant impact on the organization’s efficiency and cost-saving initiatives. If you are passionate about driving results and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Formación

• 3+ years of procurement experience in a multinational company, preferably in medical devices.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset to improve performance.

Responsabilidades

• Develop strategies for the Packaging Category to achieve efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Support global contract negotiations and manage vendor performance.

Conocimientos

Procurement Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer-oriented Mindset

Team Player

Problem-solving

Creativity and Innovation

Educación

University Degree in Engineering

University Degree in Business

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in developing strategies and solutions within the Packaging Category to achieve efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
2. Participate in projects that drive productivity across the organization, focusing on Global and Regional Packaging Solutions.
3. Support Packaging Global Contract negotiations with vendors on a global scale while complying with regional requirements.
4. Assist in the development and execution of new agreements and contracts with suppliers.
5. Accountable for measuring Packaging vendors' performance, cost savings versus targets, service level, and total cost.
6. Sourcing and analyzing packaging solutions to align demand with suppliers' capacity.
7. Driving projects from inception to actual deployment, overseeing proper procedures for approval of new materials/product development.
8. Interacting with cross-functional teams to manage projects, facilitate implementation of packaging solutions, and increase awareness of key strategic requirements for the category, such as sustainability and localization.
9. Support local teams in different sites on packaging projects and activities with local vendors to ensure compliance with specifications, deliveries, and other key requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

1. University Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years of Procurement experience in a multinational company, preferably in medical devices.
3. Proven track record of delivering efficiencies and/or cost savings within the relevant category.
4. Experience working with packaging category/vendors desired.
5. Analytical and data-driven, using data to improve performance and spend management.
6. Customer-oriented behavior and mindset.
7. Knowledge in packaging terminology – i.e., cardboard and flutes, folding cartons, IFUs, paper and finishings, etc.
8. Prior experience in managing RFQ/RFP processes in cross-functional settings.
9. Proactive with a “hands-on approach,” self-starter – spotting opportunities and delivering results, a person that thinks big and out of the box.
10. Team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
11. Focus and ability to adhere to deadlines.
12. Passion, initiative, and result-oriented to drive continuous improvement with creativity and innovation.
13. Ability to interact across the organization in a global cross-cultural setting.
14. Strong communication skills.
15. Strong competencies in Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus.
16. The corporate language is English, and you need to be fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.