Indirect Strategic Buyer

Xerox; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Xerox is seeking an Indirect Strategic Buyer to join our Global Sourcing team in Mexico. The role supports and executes indirect sourcing strategies, manages bidding processes, and negotiates with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities.

You will collaborate with internal and global teams, drive supplier negotiations, and ensure a robust end-to-end sourcing workflow with cross-functional stakeholders. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or related areas.
• Experience with RFP/RFQ processes and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in multinational environments and with stakeholders across countries.
• Advanced English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Ariba and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies with Category Leads and stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing process from RFP/RFQ to contract signature.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers on pricing, costs, and terms.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, and executive teams to minimize business risks.
• Coordinate with Global Purchasing teams to ensure proper PO and SOW execution.
• Support and promote Global Sourcing tools and processes, including Ariba.
• Deliver against Global Sourcing financial performance objectives for assigned categories.
• Manage projects and pursue continuous process improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ariba

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

About Xerox Holdings Corporation For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing our leadership position in office and production print technology, we’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow. Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client‑centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, our differentiated business and technology offerings and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for our clients. At Xerox, we make work, work. Learn more about us at www.xerox.com (http://www.xerox.com/) .

Lexmark a Subsidiary of Xerox Corporation

Overview

We are looking for an Indirect Strategic Buyer to join our Global Sourcing team. This position will be responsible for supporting and executing indirect sourcing strategies, managing bidding and supplier negotiation processes, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and collaborating with internal and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies in collaboration with Category Leads and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from RFP/RFQ through supplier award and contract signature.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers, including pricing, cost, and contractual terms.
• Identify and deliver cost‑saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, and executive teams to ensure favorable contractual terms and minimize business risks.
• Develop strong market and category knowledge to support business decisions and regular reporting.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and Global Purchasing teams to ensure proper execution of purchase orders, contracts, and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Support and promote Global Sourcing tools and processes, including Ariba.
• Support and deliver against Global Sourcing financial performance objectives for assigned categories.
• Manage projects, follow up on open issues, and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar roles within Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or related areas.
• Experience working with stakeholders, suppliers, or teams across multiple countries.
• Experience working in multinational environments.
• Strong experience with RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Ariba.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working with enterprise systems and technology tools; knowledge of Power BI.
• Advanced English – minimum C1 level, written and spoken.
• Advanced Spanish – minimum C1 level, written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• International business experience.
• Knowledge of Facility Management and/or Energy Management.
• Experience with technology road‑mapping, strategy development, and implementation.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong results orientation.
• Positive and open-minded attitude.
• Eagerness to learn, contribute, and support the team.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.

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