Strategic Sourcing Lead – Subcontract Services

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Technology, Inc. in Mexico City seeks a Category Manager to implement strategies for subcontract and development services, collaborating with global procurement and operations teams. You will drive supplier selection, negotiation, and cost-saving initiatives across key service categories.

You will analyze spend data, monitor market trends, and lead prequalification and supplier reviews while ensuring CRA compliance and alignment with internal customers’ requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business field.
• 8–10 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain methodologies and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and people management abilities.
• Strategic thinking with data-driven insight.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to CRA due diligence and compliance projects.
• Implement and monitor subcontract and development services strategies.
• Collaborate with World Area procurement and operations teams.
• Negotiate terms and secure favorable supplier agreements.
• Lead supplier prequalification and supplier business reviews.
• Monitor savings, spend data, and market trends.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical or Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Aspen Technology, Inc. in Mexico City seeks a Category Manager to implement strategies for subcontract and development services, collaborating with global procurement and operations teams. You will drive supplier selection, negotiation, and cost-saving initiatives across key service categories.

You will analyze spend data, monitor market trends, and lead prequalification and supplier reviews while ensuring CRA compliance and alignment with internal customers’ requirements.