Procurement

HB Human Talent; Atizapán de Zaragoza; Presencial; MXN 800,000 - 1,000,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A procurement management consultancy in Mexico is seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee their Purchasing team. This role involves streamlining procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the successful procurement of materials required for operations. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of procurement experience and a strong background in supplier management and cost-saving initiatives. Proficiency in ERP systems is necessary, as is knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.

Formación

• Minimum 10 years in procurement (mandatory).
• Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing or R&D-driven environment.
• Proven success in cost-saving, supplier management, and procurement strategy.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Outlook.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a high-performing Purchasing team.
• Streamline purchasing procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Procure materials to support operational needs.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and build supplier relationships.
• Conduct daily Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders.

Conocimientos

Procurement expertise

Cost-saving strategies

Supplier management

Lean manufacturing principles

ERP systems proficiency

Microsoft Office skills

Supervision of Buyer Planners

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a cross‑functional, high‑performing Purchasing team.
• Supervise Buyer Planners, providing direction and performance management.

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management

• Streamline and standardize purchasing procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Procure high‑value and long‑lead‑time materials to support operational and project‑based requirements.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to meet evolving R&D and operational needs.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to secure optimal pricing, lead times, and service levels.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality and delivery reliability.
• Implement supplier performance metrics to track and enhance vendor effectiveness.

Operations & Inventory Management

• Conduct daily Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to support production schedules.
• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders, resolving delays and quality issues promptly.
• Support cost reduction, process improvement, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including part numbers, reorder points, and standard costs within the ERP system.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Finance to align procurement activities with budget objectives.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Champion sustainable procurement practices to reduce environmental impact.
• Leverage data analytics to forecast demand and refine procurement planning.
• Contribute to the company’s innovation strategy by identifying new materials, technologies, or partners.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in procurement (mandatory)
• Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing or R&D‑driven environment
• Proven success in cost‑saving, supplier management, and procurement strategy
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
• ERP systems proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel, Outlook)
• Experience supervising Buyer Planners

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management

• Skilled in strategic sourcing, supplier onboarding, and vendor negotiations
• Ability to streamline and standardize purchasing procedures
• Experience managing long‑lead‑time and high‑value materials
• Proven ability to develop and track supplier performance metrics

Operations & Inventory Control

• Strong grasp of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Inventory optimization, cost reduction, and waste minimization experience
• ERP‑based inventory record management
• Experience working with Finance on procurement budgeting