Procurement Specialist

HONOR; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

HONOR is seeking a qualified procurement professional in Mexico City to lead end-to-end procurement initiatives. The role emphasizes supplier qualification, contract negotiations, and ongoing performance management to ensure cost-effective and high-quality sourcing.

English proficiency is required, Mandarin is a plus, and integrity with anti-corruption controls is essential. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, establishing cost benchmarks, building a diverse supplier pool,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 3 years in procurement.
• Experience procuring marketing or retail goods preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Professional English; Mandarin a plus.
• Integrity and compliance with anti-corruption requirements.
• Proactive attitude and long-term procurement career focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement projects in Mexico, including supplier qualification, evaluation and selection, contract negotiation and signing, purchase order management, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Develop, maintain, and implement category procurement strategies through industry research, market analysis, and supplier assessments to ensure competitive sourcing and high-quality delivery.
• Establish and maintain cost and pricing benchmarks to support negotiations and improve procurement cost competitiveness.
• Build and maintain a qualified supplier pool to support business growth, identify supply risks, and prevent major disruptions.
• Implement and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring compliance throughout the procurement process.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder coordination

Procurement strategy

Risk assessment

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• 1. Manage end-to-end procurement projects in Mexico, including supplier qualification, evaluation and selection, contract negotiation and signing, purchase order management, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• 2. Develop, maintain, and implement category procurement strategies through industry research, market analysis, and supplier assessments to ensure competitive sourcing and high-quality delivery.
• 3. Establish and maintain cost and pricing benchmarks to support negotiations and improve procurement cost competitiveness.
• 4. Build and maintain a qualified supplier pool to support business growth, identify supply risks, and prevent major disruptions.
• 5. Implement and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring compliance throughout the procurement process.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor’s degree or above, with at least **3 years of procurement experience**. Experience procuring **marketing or retail-related goods and services** is preferred.
• 2. Proven negotiation skills in complex business environments, with strong communication, stakeholder coordination, and organizational abilities.
• 3. Strong risk assessment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and develop practical solutions.
• 4. **Professional proficiency in English** is required; Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
• 5. Strong integrity and awareness of anti-corruption requirements, compliance, and internal controls.
• 6. A proactive attitude and a commitment to building a long-term career in procurement.