Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - General Services

Mars, Incorporated; San Juan Guichicovi; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global food company in Mexico is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing strategies and supplier management. The role requires a bachelor's degree and fluency in Spanish and English. Key responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in Procurement, along with strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and development opportunities.

Servicios

Access to Mars University

Industry-competitive salary and benefits

Company bonus

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Familiarity/Experience with Services Procurement is a plus.
• Solid understanding of contract law.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments.
• Evaluate and develop suppliers to meet business needs.
• Ensure robust risk management through structured contracts.

Conocimientos

Fluent in Spanish/Portuguese and English

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Results-oriented mindset

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field

Herramientas

SAP

Ariba

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Procure General Services: Ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments and sourcing strategies. Apply a broad range of sourcing tools such as negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, and auctions.
• Implement Supply Base Strategy: Evaluate and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage Supply Risk: Ensure robust risk management through well‑structured contracts and regular monitoring of financial and service KPIs. Initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance and Human Resources Managers and eventually Directors to support business objectives and foster constructive collaboration.
• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with internal customers to understand needs and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, systems, and controls throughout the sourcing process.
• Provide Market Intelligence: Deliver market and financial insights to support sourcing decisions. Represent the company in external forums to stay informed of industry trends.
• Commercial & Ethical Oversight: Manage all commercial, financial, and ethical considerations in collaboration with General Services Category Managers.
• Contract Management: Utilize appropriate contract frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure service coverage.
• Performance Tracking: Maintain and regularly update key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings, payment terms, and other relevant metrics.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Fluent in Spanish/Portuguese and English (English proficiency is essential, both verbal and written).

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Familiarity/Experience with Services Procurement is a plus.
• Solid understanding of contract law.
• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and anticipate the impact of macroeconomic trends on the business environment.
• Results‑oriented mindset; comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets.
• Demonstrated business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Supplier Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations for top suppliers to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Supplier Collaboration Initiatives: Identify and lead initiatives such as Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, e‑invoicing, and operational process optimization.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose‑driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in‑house Mars University.
• An industry‑competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.