.**Name of position**: Junior Manager**Department**: APO**Reports to**: Sr. Manager**Location**: Aguascalientes/TolucaJob SummaryProvides leadership, management and coordination of Purchasing Department personnel. Coordinates with appropriate internal and external parties at all executive levels to facilitate the proper strategy for purchasing materials, equipment and professional services. Provides guidance in managing multidisciplinary projects to obtain external professional services and support as well as helping to create brand value and achieve lasting profitable growth.**General Description**:Manages Purchasing Department personnelInsures compliance with APO processes and proceduresCoordinates with appropriate internal and external parties on all executive levels to facilitate the proper strategy for the purchase of material, equipment, and professional servicesNegotiates with suppliers and internal parties, developing recommendations on purchasing transactions, and taking appropriate actions to achieve department and company objectivesProvides project management guidance for multi-disciplined assignments as related to acquisition of outside professional services and support matching inside resourcesProvides accurate budgeting and contract managementBuilds a good and fair business relationship with suppliersPrepares and presents reports to executive levels for information and approvalsContributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growthMotivates staff and provides training opportunities for continued growthWorks cross-functionally and cross-culturally to achieve objectivesDevelops Strategies to achieve targetsDevelops, tracks and measures performance of individual and teamPerforms other related duties as necessary of which the above is representative**Education/Certifications**:ExperienceOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**Language**: Fluent English skills (verbal and written communication) High bilingual level is expected.Flexible working timeAbility to travel on occasional multi-day trips**Competencies**:Strong problem-solving skillsSuperior communication, presentation, negotiation and personnel management skills