Facilities Sourcing Strategist - Global Procurement

Mars; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars in Querétaro, Mexico is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Facilities Services to drive procurement strategy, evaluate suppliers, and manage cross-functional stakeholders. You will work on cost, service levels, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance and ethical sourcing practices.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement, a relevant degree, and bilingual fluency in Spanish/English. Experience with Facilities Services procurement and contract law is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (English proficiency is essential, both verbal and written).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Familiarity/Experience with Facilities Services Procurement is a plus.
• Solid understanding of contract law.
• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure Facilities Services: ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments and sourcing strategies; apply sourcing tools like negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, and auctions.
• Implement Supply Base Strategy: evaluate and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage Supply Risk: ensure robust risk management through well-structured contracts and regular monitoring of financial and service KPIs; initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: build and maintain strong relationships with Finance and Supply Managers—and Directors—to support business objectives.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: engage with internal customers to understand needs and align with sourcing strategies.
• Ensure Compliance: adhere to all relevant policies, systems, and controls throughout the sourcing process.
• Provide Market Intelligence: deliver market and financial insights to support sourcing decisions; represent the company in external forums.
• Commercial & Ethical Oversight: manage all commercial, financial, and ethical considerations with Facilities Services Category Managers.
• Contract Management: utilize appropriate contract frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure service coverage.
• Performance Tracking: maintain and regularly update KPIs, including savings, payment terms, and other metrics.
• Supplier Performance Reviews: conduct regular evaluations for top suppliers to ensure service excellence.
• Supplier Collaboration Initiatives: identify and lead initiatives such as Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, e-invoicing, and process optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Mars in Querétaro, Mexico is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Facilities Services to drive procurement strategy, evaluate suppliers, and manage cross-functional stakeholders. You will work on cost, service levels, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance and ethical sourcing practices.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement, a relevant degree, and bilingual fluency in Spanish/English. Experience with Facilities Services procurement and contract law is a plus.