.Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.Job Overview: Indirect Procurement Category Director, MexicoThe Indirect Procurement Category Director, Mexico is a strategic leadership role that requires a blend of analytical prowess, market insight, and procurement expertise. The successful candidate will be a key driver of value and innovation within the organization, leveraging strategic sourcing and category management practices to deliver a competitive advantage and operational excellence across a broad range of indirect categories.The position will be based in Mexico and reports directly to the Vice President, Indirect Procurement - Americas.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Sourcing:Develop and implement sourcing strategies for various indirect commodities in region, including industrial gases, chemicals, facilities management, material handling, MRO, packaging and utilities.Demonstrate expertise in vendor management, contract negotiation, spend analytics, stakeholder management and deployment of end-to-end strategic sourcing strategies.Identify and capture profit improvement opportunities beyond leveraged sourcing, e.G., demand management opportunities, insource versus outsource decisions, efficiencies in the company's comprehensive supply chain, and/or other strategic and operational process improvements.Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, assess market trends, and evaluate new products and technologies.Manage the planning and launch of RFx events, leveraging eSourcing tools as appropriate.Purchasing & Contracting:Develop regional contracts that are commercially sound, providing optimum protection of company assets and requirements.Effectively manage renewal schedules and workload planning to achieve optimum results.Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service capabilities.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure optimal performance and continuous improvement.Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve favorable conditions and cost savings.Lead regional business reviews with strategic suppliers to ensure performance against contracted obligations and business unit expectations.Anticipate and minimize performance issues via use of key performance indicators (KPIs).When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and drive for efficient resolution of issues at hand by working across both internal and external stakeholders