**Description**
This position is responsible for sourcing and negotiating some complex material and service contracts for assigned departments.
This position is responsible for leading purchasing, sourcing and negotiation requests, launching high-impact quotation processes to present sourcing proposals and integrating internal customers into the sourcing / purchasing process to execute effective commercial negotiations, considering all of the drivers and factors such as market dynamics, financial environment, supply chain considerations and internal goals for a specific material, service or product.
Works independently and receives mínimal guidance.
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions.
Leads projects with moderate scope, risks, and resource requirements.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Develops and manages operational initiatives to deliver tactical results.
**Accountabilities**
- Creates Purchasing orders, Contracts and Master agreements in SAP/S4 to process commercial transactions with suppliers.
- Assure compliance with the Purchasing Policy as to defend commercial terms per Company's expectations
- Sources and negotiates complex material and/or service contracts in Mexico
- Reviews and modifies processes, measurements and monitors performance of the purchasing function for assigned departments.
- Manages the request for proposal (RFP) process with vendors, conducts bid result analysis, and recommends final vendor selection.
- Conducts analysis, collaborates with internal customers and provides recommendations for alternative vendors and sourcing options.
- Negotiates the final contract or master service agreement (MSA) and associated pricing/terms and conditions of material and service contracts, in partnership with Legal.
- Delivers formal presentations of proposals to senior management.
- Manages regular interaction with internal and external customers, contractors, and with senior management team regarding status of service and material contracts.
- Keeps all documentation and records clear, updated and in order.
- Generates reverse auctions to get the best option to the company.
- Provides support to operations to give proper feedback to customers.
- Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture interactions with coworkers, business partners, customers and stakeholders.
**Required**
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a related major field of study
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- SAP/S4 knowledge (Materials Module)
- MS Office Expert.
- English language proficiency >80%
- Effective oral and written communication
- Conflict handling
- Bias For Action and Results
- Analysis Capacity
- Planning and Organization
- Possitive customer Impact
- Initiative and Innovation
- Maturity and Adaptability
- Good Communication and Interpersonal Relationships
**Preferred**
- Enhanced analytical skills.
- Proven ability to solve problems.
- Financial Certification.
- Experience or familiarity with railroad operations
**Working Conditions**
- Administrative position with >90% of work time on a desk
- High dependency on electronic communication tools (computer, fix & mobile phones)
- Often faces ambiguity and proposes solutions
- Part of a team; works with peers constantly
- Manages bilingual communication and understands cultural tidbits
- This position has a regular full time schedule with a normal work week of Monday through Friday.
There may be a need for occasional work after hours or weekends.
- On-call responsibilities are an essential function of this job.
Employees must have the ability and willingness to support operations of mission critical systems and/or processes 24 hours per day/7 days per week when required.
On-call assignments may include after-hours, weekends and holidays.
- This position may require mínimal travel up to 10% of the time.
**We Offer**
- Complete health and welfare benefits package
- Competitive salary
- Incentive plan
- Vacation plan
**EEO Statement**
We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
The talent selection process for vacant positions at Kansas City Southern de México, S.A. de C.V. (KSCM) is governed by the principles established in its Labor Equality and Non-Discrimination Policy, in accordance with the provisions of section III of Article 1 of the Federal Law to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination (LFPED), and applies to applicants internal and / or external alike.
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