Global Direct Sourcing Category Leader

Xerox; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexmark a Subsidiary of Xerox Company is seeking a Direct Sourcing Category Leader to shape and execute sourcing strategies supporting global, regional, and local operations. You will drive procurement initiatives, strengthen supplier partnerships, and optimize costs while improving supply reliability.

Role requires LEAN knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and advanced English communication. Travel may be required; MS Project, SAP, and ARIBA proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain sourcing activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supplier development, commercial negotiations, cost reduction strategies, and sourcing methodologies.
• Familiarity with LEAN manufacturing principles, analytical problem-solving techniques, and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute category sourcing plans for assigned direct spend areas, aligning procurement priorities with business needs.
• Drive supplier selection and commercial negotiations across global, regional, and local markets through structured RFX and RFP processes.
• Evaluate spending patterns, market conditions, and total cost of ownership to support strategic purchasing decisions and long-term supplier agreements.
• Utilize analytics, market intelligence, procurement dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions to monitor supplier performance, identify risks, develop cost models, and track savings opportunities.
• Oversee supplier partnerships, contractual agreements, cost performance, and commercial activities while coordinating solutions to pricing, supply continuity, and operational challenges.

Skills

Advanced English communication

Travel availability

LEAN thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Project

ARIBA

Job description

Lexmark a Subsidiary of Xerox Company is seeking a Direct Sourcing Category Leader to shape and execute sourcing strategies supporting global, regional, and local operations. You will drive procurement initiatives, strengthen supplier partnerships, and optimize costs while improving supply reliability.

Role requires LEAN knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and advanced English communication. Travel may be required; MS Project, SAP, and ARIBA proficiency is preferred.