Sr Procurement Manager

Empresa Confidencial; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Empresaconfidencial in Ciudad Juárez seeks a senior procurement leader to define and execute sourcing strategies across direct and indirect spend, driving savings and supplier performance, and aligning with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Quality.

The role requires eight years in procurement or supply chain, with multinational manufacturing experience and a proven ability to develop teams, negotiate contracts, and manage categories such as direct materials and CAPEX.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressive procurement/strategic sourcing experience.
• Minimum three years managing teams in manufacturing or multinational environments.
• Experience in contract negotiations, supplier development, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Experience working with regional or global teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement procurement strategies aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, competitive bidding, and negotiations.
• Manage spend categories (direct, indirect, services, CAPEX) per scope.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payments, and supply terms to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Develop and execute cost savings initiatives and validate results with Finance.
• Evaluate supplier base for quality, delivery, capacity, and financial stability.
• Identify supply risks and implement contingency plans.
• Collaborate with Planning to address constraints and demand changes.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality on new product introductions and make-or-buy decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or related

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Lead procurement strategy and execution to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services while optimizing total cost, quality, and supplier performance. Develop the Procurement team and strengthen collaboration with Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Quality to support business objectives.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and implement procurement strategies aligned with the organization’s operational, financial, and growth objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, competitive bidding, and commercial negotiations.
• Manage assigned spend categories, including direct materials, indirect purchases, services, and CAPEX, depending on the position’s scope.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and supply agreements to improve total cost of ownership and reduce risk.
• Develop and execute cost savings and productivity initiatives, validating financial results with Finance.
• Evaluate and develop the supplier base based on quality, delivery, capacity, competitiveness, and financial stability.
• Identify supply risks and implement alternative sourcing strategies and contingency plans.
• Partner with Planning and Operations to address supply constraints, escalations, and changes in demand.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management on new product introductions, engineering changes, and make-or-buy decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval requirements, contractual obligations, and ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate supplier, contract, and purchasing data within procurement systems.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators for savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, and process efficiency.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate the Procurement team, establishing clear objectives, responsibilities, and succession plans.
• Drive improvements in processes, digital tools, and data analytics to increase efficiency and spend visibility.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, including at least three years managing teams.
• Experience in manufacturing and multinational environments; automotive or electronics industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations, supplier development, category management, and delivery of cost savings initiatives.
• Experience working with regional or global teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and total cost of ownership.
• Expertise in commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP or JD Edwards.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools preferred.
• Advanced English proficiency for negotiations and communication with global teams.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, and cross-functional influencing skills.
• CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent certification preferred.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Implemented cost savings validated by Finance.
• Supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Supply risk reduction and continuity of supply.
• Percentage of spend under contract and compliance with procurement policies.
• Achievement of sourcing milestones for new projects.