Indirect Purchasing Ford Champ

Lincoln Motor Company; Naucalpan de Juárez; On-site; MXN 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company seeks an Indirect Purchasing Trainee to join a dynamic procurement team handling services from Major Construction to IT and corporate services. You will learn under senior buyers and contribute to market analysis, LCS development, and supplier evaluations.

Experience is 0–2 years, with final-year students in relevant fields. English fluency, Excel, and ERP familiarity (SAP/Ariba) are highly valued for driving cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Final-year university student pursuing a related bachelor's degree.
• 0 to 2 years of experience (internships or academic projects in Procurement, Logistics, Data Analytics, or Project Management are a plus).
• Fluent/Advanced English proficiency is required for global communication.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full procurement lifecycle for indirect spend.
• Conduct market analysis and develop Local Commodity Strategies (LCSs).
• Support contract negotiations and evaluate supplier performance.
• Research market trends and cost models to propose optimization ideas.
• Animate Lean and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Skills

English proficiency

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SAP Ariba

SAP

Job description

As an Indirect Purchasing Trainee, you will join a dynamic team responsible for acquiring critical services (from Major Construction and plant maintenance to IT and corporate services). You will be immersed in the complete procurement lifecycle: from initial market analysis and the development of Local Commodity Strategies (LCSs), to supporting complex contract negotiations and evaluating supplier performance.

We are looking for someone who does not settle for the "status quo." Your primary mission, in addition to learning under the mentorship of senior buyers, will be to leverage your analytical skills to research market trends, evaluate cost models, and propose disruptive initiatives. You will act as a catalyst for new optimization methodologies, helping to integrate continuous improvement (Lean) principles and process digitalization that facilitate team agility and foster Value Engineering .

Education & Experience:

- Final-year university student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial/Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 0 to 2 years of experience (previous internships or academic projects in Procurement, Logistics, Data Analytics, or Project Management are a strong plus).

Technical & Language Skills:

- Fluent/Advanced English proficiency (both written and spoken) is required to communicate effectively with global teams and suppliers.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for data management and PowerPoint for executive presentations).
- Highly desirable: Familiarity or eagerness to learn data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and Procurement ERP/Systems (e.g., SAP, SAP Ariba) to drive the automation and innovation responsibilities of the role.

Soft Skills & Mindset:

- Ability to translate raw data into actionable insights and cost-saving opportunities.
- A "self-starter" mentality. Unafraid to challenge the status quo, ask questions, and propose new, more efficient ways of doing things.
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams (Engineering, Maintenance, IT).
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Even better, you may have…

- Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, Continuous Improvement methodologies, or Value Engineering.
- A strong interest in the automotive industry, mobility solutions, and commercial/construction negotiations.