Indirect Buyer

BlackBerry Inc.; San Luis Potosí; Híbrido; MXN 420.000 - 720.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance Bonus

Saving fund

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Health and dental insurance

Descripción de la vacante

ABB is seeking a procurement professional to own end-to-end sourcing for the Automation Business Unit in Mexico. The role focuses on supplier identification, policy compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple regions.

You will lead negotiations, develop framework agreements, and optimize supplier value while managing multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment. The successful candidate will have 5+ years in indirect procurement, strong expertise in RFQ/RFP processes, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience managing indirect spend categories such as Facilities, Marketing Services, Professional Services, Materials, and IT Hardware/Software.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Experience with ERP and procurement platforms (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar), as well as advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor procurement KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multinational, and matrix organizations while managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Advanced English and Spanish proficiency, both written and verbal.

Responsabilidades

• Initiate purchase orders based on approved purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with established procurement procedures and policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm deliveries, monitor order status, and track supplier performance against purchase order requirements.
• Negotiate commercial agreements with key suppliers and periodically review and renew pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Recommend framework agreements to management and implement them upon approval.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier quotations and proposals to determine the best overall value for the business.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Procurement systems

Languages (English & Spanish)

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Descripción del empleo

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Procurement Team Lead __

Your Role: Own the Challenge

In this role, you will be responsible for procuring goods and services in accordance with technical specifications, quality standards, delivery requirements, and commercial terms. You will ensure that purchasing activities comply with corporate procurement policies and procedures while supporting the business through supplier identification, sourcing initiatives, and stakeholder collaboration. You will also work closely with category teams to identify and develop new supplier opportunities.

The work model for this role is: Hybrid. Global relocation/LTA support will not be considered for this position. This role contributes to the Automation Business Unit in Mexico, supporting multiple countries and regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate purchase orders based on approved purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with established procurement procedures and policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm deliveries, monitor order status, and track supplier performance against purchase order requirements.
• Negotiate commercial agreements with key suppliers and periodically review and renew pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Recommend framework agreements to management and implement them upon approval.
• Analyze and evaluate supplier quotations and proposals to determine the best overall value for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience managing indirect spend categories such as Facilities, Marketing Services, Professional Services, Materials, and IT Hardware/Software.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Experience with ERP and procurement platforms (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, or similar), as well as advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Proven ability to identify cost‑saving opportunities, monitor procurement KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional, multinational, and matrix organizations while managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Advanced English and Spanish proficiency, both written and verbal.

What benefits we also offer our employees

• Performance Bonus
• Saving fund
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Health and dental insurance
• Wellbeing program
• Flex daysEmployee Assistance Program (PAE)
• Access to development platforms: Spark, Harvard Manager Mentor and English Learning EF English Live School (EF)

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Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We care

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