Price and Cost Operations Specialist

Univar Solutions; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 300,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global chemical distributor in Mexico City is seeking a Price and Cost Operations Specialist to manage pricing records and supplier cost contracts. You will analyze supplier communications, identify discrepancies in invoices, and implement price changes. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and 2+ years of relevant experience. This role offers a Total Rewards package and supports a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Servicios

Market aligned pay

Diverse benefits offering

Total Rewards package

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing, Accounting or Customer Solutions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Review, analyze and interpret supplier communications.
• Investigate root causes of invoice discrepancies.
• Implement price changes into system and communicate with sales.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

A Place Where People Matter – Growing our People to Grow Our Business

We’re thrilled that you are exploring career opportunities where you can continue to make a positive difference every day to keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe.

Primary Purpose

The Price and Cost Operations Specialist is a vital role for Univar Solutions, supporting Product Management and Sales by managing accurate implementation of customer specific pricing records and supplier cost contracts. This position owns ensuring precise and timely customer specific pricing records through reviewing and compiling data, as well as executing market and value driven price changes. With regards to supplier cost contracts, this role owns the accuracy of cost contracts (vendor cost, vendor payment terms, incoterms, accessorial charges) within the system by analyzing supplier records, reviewing purchase order discrepancies, and collaborating with Product Managers. Both components of this position are instrumental to maximizing profitability of Univar Solutions through accurate customer invoicing and vendor payments.

What you will do

• Review, analyze and interpret supplier communications to determine impact to Univar Solutions products and existing prices, and if changes need to be made and communicated to Sales team
• Analyze vendor invoices and identify any discrepancies;
• Investigate root cause and advise product management and purchasing on steps needed to correct
• Review current pricing data to identify potential improvements and cost-savings opportunities;
• Escalate opportunities to leadership to be reviewed with the business
• Identify impacted products for any price changes and update system accordingly
• Implement price changes into system as identified and approved, and communicate impact to sales team
• Perform regular reviews/audits on Customer and vendor accounts to ensure data integrity
• Performs other related duties as required or requested

What you will need

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing, Accounting or Customer Solutions (distribution environment desired)
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, organize and set priorities to meet deadlines
• Proven success in problem solving with cross-functional teams and various departments
• Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written to communicate with US business

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.