.Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. It's a big responsibility, and we have committed to do it. We have launched our ambition, MissionZero – enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement. We need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future. FLSMIDTH IS LOOKING FOR A PURCHASING SPECIALIST IN ITS PURCHASING TEAM IN MONTERREY, MEXICO. (must be located in Monterrey Mexico for consideration). Job scope: The Team Lead - Purchase is responsible for leading a team of Buyers and providing Purchasing support for the business conducted in its Monterrey, Mexico office, and is part of the North America (Canada, Mexico, and United States of America) regional purchasing team. It is expected that this position would lead a team of buyers who support the regional purchasing activities while having close cross-functional collaboration among the business and procurement teams. By joining this team, you will have the chance to work in an international environment involving different cultures and different challenges. Your responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day purchasing activities within the department. Develop and lead subordinates to conform to established policies and procedures and to enhance these processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Take the lead on the negotiation and purchase of critical, high-profile components and projects. Supervise small teams. Facilitate an efficient workflow and information flow within the department, and with other departments. Participate in employee performance reviews and recommend salary increases. Participate in the hiring, firing, promotion, and disciplinary action of direct reports within the guidelines of company policy. Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date vendor records and ratings as a key element of this responsibility. Monitor departmental KPIs among the team. Ongoing development of quality and cost-effective sources for assigned service, components, and parts. Lead Buyers to effectively achieve purchasing strategies, commodity plans, and overall purchasing policies. Maintain and develop strong vendor relationships. Develop bidders' list based on compatibility of the specifications to the known qualifications of the supplier. Prepare accurate, representative inquiry documents to solicit quotations within established time constraints based on overall project/proposal schedule. Obtain timely technical evaluations from involved technical groups and review scope of work with contending vendors. Negotiate orders including prices, delivery, warranty, milestone schedules, cancellation provisions, payments, etc. Monitor progress of the orders