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Hconsultores; Región Centro; Remote; MXN 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hconsultores seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to join its fully remote procurement team, steering strategic sourcing, optimizing spend, and managing supplier relationships for global operations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of cost savings and strong negotiation skills. Remote collaboration with cross-functional teams worldwide is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Proven track record of cost savings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier consolidation.
• Negotiate favorable contract terms, pricing, and SLAs with suppliers.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure timely and effective procurement support.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews.
• Identify and assess potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans.
• Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost reduction

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Our client, a globally recognized leader in its industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join their fully remote procurement team. This pivotal role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing spend, and managing key supplier relationships to support the company's global operations. We are looking for a proactive and analytical professional with a deep understanding of procurement best practices, a proven ability to negotiate complex contracts, and a passion for identifying cost‑saving opportunities. The ideal candidate will be adept at working independently in a remote setting, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams worldwide, and contributing to the company's strategic objectives.

The primary goal of this position is to develop and implement robust sourcing strategies for various categories of spend, ensuring the acquisition of high‑quality goods and services at competitive prices while mitigating supply chain risks. You will play a critical role in shaping the company's procurement function and driving significant value.

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in its industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join their fully remote procurement team. This pivotal role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing spend, and managing key supplier relationships to support the company's global operations. We are looking for a proactive and analytical professional with a deep understanding of procurement best practices, a proven ability to negotiate complex contracts, and a passion for identifying cost‑saving opportunities. The ideal candidate will be adept at working independently in a remote setting, collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams worldwide, and contributing to the company's strategic objectives.

The primary goal of this position is to develop and implement robust sourcing strategies for various categories of spend, ensuring the acquisition of high‑quality goods and services at competitive prices while mitigating supply chain risks. You will play a critical role in shaping the company's procurement function and driving significant value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories, including market analysis, supplier selection, and negotiation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier consolidation.
• Negotiate favorable contract terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers.
• Develop and implement category strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure timely and effective procurement support.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews.
• Identify and assess potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans.
• Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Proven track record of successfully leading sourcing projects and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
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