DirecciónA multinational FMCG company located in Puebla, Mexico, is seeking its next Procurement Manager
Responsibilities:
- As a Procurement Manager you will be responsible to define and execute the bidding strategy to ensure efficient and cost-effective acquisition of metals, aluminum, plastics, and materials used in the consumer goods industry.
- Monitor and control compliance with established procurement volumes.
- Negotiate agreements and contracts with key suppliers, ensuring favorable conditions and competitive prices.
- Collaborate with the strategic buyer and operations team to optimize the purchasing mix and ensure effective management of the annual spend.
- Apply knowledge and experience in futures hedging to minimize risk associated with price fluctuations.
- Elaborate on Strategic Sourcing (category vision, spend analysis, supply and demand, market analysis, strategy development, etc.).
- Responsible for implementing the Strategic Sourcing process.
Requirements:
- Advanced English
- Minimum of 5 years in multinational FMCG companies.
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba (Contract, Sourcing, Network); Auctions.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Previous experience in strategic procurement management, preferably in the FMCG industry.
- Experience in commodity management and skills in strategic sourcing.
- Ability to conduct price forecasting and knowledge of futures hedging.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Results orientation and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
