Strategic Purchasing Specialist

Freudenberg Group; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a procurement professional in Mexico to execute category strategies, manage supplier performance, and optimize contracts. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

Qualifications include a business-related Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in procurement or category management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Familiarity with procurement software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in category management or procurement.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and supplier performance metrics.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement tools and data management software.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies for assigned categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Negotiate to optimize contracts and reduce costs.
• Monitor category spend and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Support supplier innovation and risk assessment initiatives.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends and improvements.
• Assist in developing category plans with senior leadership.
• Implement process improvements to streamline procurement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for category alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Data management software

Job description

Freudenberg Group is seeking a procurement professional in Mexico to execute category strategies, manage supplier performance, and optimize contracts. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

Qualifications include a business-related Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in procurement or category management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. Familiarity with procurement software is preferred.