Job Description SummaryLocation: Mexico City #HybridAbout the Role:This role will be responsible for purchasing activities within the category and provide transactional & administrative support, assisting colleagues on Procurement activities.Job DescriptionMajor Accountabilities:Analyzing specifications for optimization. Linking specification to customer value, challenging specification confidently. Conveying messages clearly and convincing stakeholders.Deriving game-changing strategies by defining clear category objectives, working with analytical data, business stakeholders, and market expertise. Aligning strategies to measurable targets and clearly conveying them to the organization.Understanding the respective category market levers, trends, and main players as well as internal processes.Analyzing problems, considering and profiling alternatives; willingness to make timely, balanced recommendations and business decisions.Planning, organizing, and managing projects taking into account priorities, resources, budgets, issues, and constraints to achieve desired results; defining clear project scope and objectives; utilizing software and tools to plan, track, and report status.Understanding the steps, methods, and processes to manage suppliers, covering supplier strategy, supplier collaboration, supplier development, supplier lifecycle management, and supplier performance management.Role Requirements:University/Advanced degree is required.Stakeholder management.2 years of Procurement experience and contracting experience.Experience in navigating in global, matrix organizations and across geographies and cultures.Experience in sourcing processes (e.G., RFI/RFQ), negotiation strategies, project management, good communication and collaboration skills as well as market analysis capabilities to drive operational excellence.Advanced English.Skills Desired:Internal and External Customer Needs Analysis & Satisfaction Studies, Negotiating, Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving, Vendor Management.#J-18808-Ljbffr