Procurement

Hb Human Talent; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 500,000 - 700,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading human resources firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead a purchasing team focused on cost reduction and quality. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in procurement, ideally in the manufacturing or R&D sectors. Key responsibilities include vendor management, streamlining procurement processes, and leveraging data analytics for strategic sourcing.

Formación

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement.
• Proven success in supplier management and strategic procurement.
• Experience in a manufacturing or R&D-driven environment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a high-performing purchasing team.
• Streamline purchasing procedures for efficiency.
• Negotiate vendor contracts for optimal pricing.

Conocimientos

Cost-saving strategies

Supplier management

ERP systems proficiency

Lean manufacturing principles

Data analytics

Vendor negotiations

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

The Procurement Manager will lead a dynamic purchasing team with a strategic focus on cost reduction, on-time delivery, and adherence to high-quality standards.

This role is critical in supporting both manufacturing and R D functions by streamlining procurement processes, building strong supplier relationships, and driving innovation in sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience Background 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