Global Facilities Sourcing Strategist

mars; México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Facilities Services in Mexico. You will lead procurement initiatives, ensuring pricing, capacity and service levels align with strategy while leveraging negotiation, e-procurement, and supplier engagement.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years in procurement, fluency in Spanish and English, and strong contract knowledge. You will manage supplier performance, risk, and market insights to drive value and ethical sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or 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.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and anticipate macroeconomic trends.
• Results-oriented mindset; comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets.
• Demonstrated business acumen and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure Facilities Services: Ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments.
• Apply sourcing tools: negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, and auctions.
• Implement Supply Base Strategy: Develop suppliers to meet current and future needs.
• Manage Supply Risk: Contracts and KPI monitoring; initiate corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Collaborate with Finance and Supply Managers and Directors.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Align internal customer needs with sourcing strategies.
• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to policies, systems, and controls throughout sourcing.
• Provide Market Intelligence: Deliver insights to support sourcing decisions and trends.
• Commercial & Ethical Oversight: Coordinate with Facilities Services Category Managers.
• Contract Management: Use appropriate contract frameworks to mitigate risks.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs like savings, payment terms, and metrics.
• Supplier Performance Reviews: Regularly evaluate top suppliers for excellence.
• Supplier Collaboration Initiatives: Lead initiatives like Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, e-invoicing.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Strong analytical skills

Results-oriented mindset

Business acumen

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with Facilities Services

Contract law understanding

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Mars is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Facilities Services in Mexico. You will lead procurement initiatives, ensuring pricing, capacity and service levels align with strategy while leveraging negotiation, e-procurement, and supplier engagement.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years in procurement, fluency in Spanish and English, and strong contract knowledge. You will manage supplier performance, risk, and market insights to drive value and ethical sourcing.