INDIRECT BUYER

Ariston Group; Saltillo; Híbrido; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ariston Group is seeking an Indirect Buyer to manage sourcing and procurement for US and Canada support across Marketing, HR, MRO, and CAPEX. You will drive competitive sourcing, supplier management, and contract compliance while supporting the Group Procurement Strategy.

You will lead local supplier negotiations, monitor performance, and implement cost reduction initiatives, working with internal stakeholders to align with business targets and regulatory requirements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in procurement, sourcing or indirect purchasing.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management and cost-saving projects.
• Strong knowledge of SAP MM module.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing indirect procurement across Marketing, HR, MRO and CAPEX.

Responsabilidades

• Manage supplier relationships and act as the primary contact for assigned categories.
• Support deployment of Group Procurement strategies and contribute to global sourcing initiatives.
• Lead local supplier negotiations and contract management to secure optimal commercial conditions.
• Execute Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes in compliance with Group policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance, evaluating cost, quality, service, and delivery metrics.
• Identify risks within the supply base and implement mitigation plans.
• Develop and execute cost reduction and value improvement initiatives to support business targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions aligned with company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Cost-saving initiatives

Stakeholder management

P2P processes

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

SAP MM

Descripción del empleo

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for managing sourcing and procurement activities supporting the United States and Canada businesses across indirect spend categories, including Marketing, Human Resources, MRO, and CAPEX. The role supports the execution of the Group Procurement Strategy by ensuring competitive sourcing, effective supplier management, contract compliance, business continuity, and the achievement of financial, quality, and service objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships and act as the primary point of contact for assigned categories.
• Support the deployment of Group Procurement strategies and contribute to global sourcing initiatives.
• Lead local supplier negotiations and contract management activities to secure optimal commercial conditions.
• Execute Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes in compliance with Group policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely processing.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance, evaluating cost, quality, service, and delivery metrics.
• Identify operational, commercial, and financial risks within the supply base and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Develop and execute cost reduction and value improvement initiatives to support business targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions aligned with company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

Profile description:

Key Competencies and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or indirect purchasing roles.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-saving project implementation.
• Strong knowledge of the SAP MM module is required.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing indirect procurement processes and indirect spending categories such as Marketing, HR, MRO, and CAPEX is preferred.
• Strong business and market understanding with a strategic procurement mindset.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and data-driven decision-making.
• Supplier relationship and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Strong results orientation, with responsibility for delivering key procurement performance indicators, including cost savings, payment terms improvement, customer satisfaction, supplier performance, data integrity, and process efficiency.

We offer:

Job description:

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for managing sourcing and procurement activities supporting the United States and Canada businesses across indirect spend categories, including Marketing, Human Resources, MRO, and CAPEX. The role supports the execution of the Group Procurement Strategy by ensuring competitive sourcing, effective supplier management, contract compliance, business continuity, and the achievement of financial, quality, and service objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships and act as the primary point of contact for assigned categories.
• Support the deployment of Group Procurement strategies and contribute to global sourcing initiatives.
• Lead local supplier negotiations and contract management activities to secure optimal commercial conditions.
• Execute Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes in compliance with Group policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely processing.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance, evaluating cost, quality, service, and delivery metrics.
• Identify operational, commercial, and financial risks within the supply base and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Develop and execute cost reduction and value improvement initiatives to support business targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions aligned with company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

Profile description:

Key Competencies and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or indirect purchasing roles.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-saving project implementation.
• Strong knowledge of the SAP MM module is required.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Experience managing indirect procurement processes and indirect spending categories such as Marketing, HR, MRO, and CAPEX is preferred.
• Strong business and market understanding with a strategic procurement mindset.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and data-driven decision-making.
• Supplier relationship and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Strong results orientation, with responsibility for delivering key procurement performance indicators, including cost savings, payment terms improvement, customer satisfaction, supplier performance, data integrity, and process efficiency.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people. We strive to provide a work environment that is accessible, welcoming and inclusive, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements. In line with this commitment, we promote fair, transparent and equitable reward practices. The compensation package will be determined based on the experience, skills and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender‑neutral criteria. We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.