Sourcing Buyer/Strategic Procurement Specialist - CDMX

GEP; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP is seeking a Sourcing Buyer/Strategic Procurement Specialist for CDMX to support strategic sourcing, RFx management, and supplier negotiations. The role requires 3–10 years of experience in procurement, with fluency in Spanish and English, and the ability to manage indirect and direct categories.

You will develop category requirements, conduct spend analytics, and lead end-to-end sourcing processes in collaboration with client teams. This is a full-time position based in Mexico City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Science, Business or Engineering.
• 3–10 years of experience in managing Strategic Sourcing, RFX auctions, and procurement processes.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop category specific requirements and scopes of work aligned with client sourcing strategy.
• Conduct spend analytics and provide total cost of ownership insights to achieve measurable cost savings.
• Initiate and structure RFx processes, participate in supplier negotiations and support negotiation strategies.
• Utilize sourcing skills to manage supplier selection and provide data-driven recommendations for awards.
• Collaborate with Client Category Managers/SMEs on project strategy and sourcing methodology.
• Lead the GEP sourcing process from data collection to supplier discovery and manage suppliers through milestones.
• Analyze proposals, evaluate suppliers, prepare summaries, and present findings to the client.

Skills

Spanish language

English language

Strategic sourcing

RFX auctions

Procurement processes

Indirect category management

Direct category management

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Business or Engineering

Job description

Sourcing Buyer/Strategic Procurement Specialist - CDMX GEP Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico 3 - 10 Years Full Time

Job Description

Welcome to GEP

Who We Are

GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations.

How You Grow at GEP

We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms.

Celebrating Everyone

GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back.

What you should bring

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Science, Business or Engineering


• Experience: 3 - 10 years of previous work experience managing Strategic Sourcing, RFX auctions, and procurement processes.


• Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).


• Management of indirect categories (MRO, Capex, Real Estate, Facilities, Professional Services, Marketing or IT)


• Management of Direct categories ( chemicals and packaging)

What You Will Do

• Develop category specific requirements and scopes of work consistent with business
  requirements and client sourcing strategy.


• Conduct spend analytics and utilize analytical expertise to deliver a comprehensive total cost of ownership assisting the client business in delivering measurable cost savings.


• Initiate and structure efficient RFx’s, participate in supplier negotiations and support negotiation
  strategies based on supplier proposals and spend analytics.


• Utilize your well-developed sourcing skills to manage supplier selection processes and provide data and recommendations to ensure informed business awards while developing contractual agreements in collaboration
  with our client’s business and legal departments.


• Collaborate with Client Category Managers and/or SMEs on project strategy; determine sourcing approach and methodology to be applied based on the strategy.


• Lead and execute the GEP sourcing process from start to finish, e.g., spend data collection and analysis, supply market analysis and supplier discovery if needed. / Manage suppliers during the sourcing process, including conducting supplier orientation and training on the sourcing process then following up with suppliers on milestone activities.


• Perform in-depth analysis of proposals submitted, facilitate supplier evaluations, draw
  conclusions, prepare comprehensive summaries, and present to the client in a concise manner.

Other Skills:

• Intermediate to high financial and quantitative analysis skills


• Should possess strong sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, e-Sourcing technology, RFX development, facilitation and management


• Independency: requires low amount of guidance and direction


• Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques.


• Strong ability to handle client issues and escalations with sensitivity and diligence, eliminating a need for further escalation.


• Excellent project management skills including project planning, time management, multitasking and critical path definition.


• Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated communication during issue resolution and relationship management skills.


• Willingness to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

10/27/2026

Job ID

Job_949

Department

Sourcing

Location

Experience

3 - 10 Years

Employee Type

Full Time

GEP’s strength is its people. As a leader in procurement and supply chain solutions, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that create a competitive advantage for enterprises worldwide. Our leadership helps us maintain this focus and drives our commitment to deliver the highest value to our clients.

GEP’s leadership is a collective of some of the most experienced and accomplished professionals in the industry. Blending together strong business acumen with rich technical expertise, they are leading GEP’s global workforce into the future

#WeAreGEP

What makes us really stand out from the crowd?

We value and invest in talent. We respect honesty and individuality. We put our clients and our people first. This is what makes us special, and why GEP is an exceptional place to work.