Purchasing Agent - Purchasing Agent

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Job Summary: A procurement professional with extensive experience in groceries and pharmaceuticals, focused on supplier development and strategic negotiation to optimize costs and ensure supply. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic experience in groceries and pharmaceuticals 2. Negotiation of commercial terms and cost optimization 3. Development of new suppliers and quality management Executive Profile: Procurement Executive for Groceries and Pharmaceuticals Profile Summary: A procurement professional with extensive experience in the groceries and pharmaceuticals sectors, strategically focused on identifying, evaluating, and DEVELOPING NEW SUPPLIERS. Expert in negotiating commercial terms that optimize costs and ensure supply of high-turnover products while complying with quality standards and sanitary regulations. Proven ability to achieve competitive pricing closures and establish sustainable business relationships. Key Responsibilities: • Identify and onboard new suppliers and manufacturers in the groceries and pharmaceuticals categories. • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery timelines, promotions, and strategic discounts. • Evaluate and qualify suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal, sanitary, and quality requirements (especially for pharmaceuticals). • Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and product portfolio expansion. • Manage supply contracts and agreements in both categories. • Coordinate with logistics, quality, inventory, and sales departments to ensure timely product flow. • Monitor supplier performance and manage improvement plans. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Commerce, International Business, Pharmacy, or related field. • Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience in groceries and pharmaceuticals (preferably in retail, self-service stores, distribution, or pharmacy chains). • Knowledge of sanitary regulations, • Proficiency in cost analysis tools, negotiation techniques, and ERP SAP systems • Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills. • Ability to work under pressure, strategic thinking, teamwork, and results orientation. Key Competencies: • Effective negotiation and decision-making • Supplier management and risk assessment • Regulatory knowledge (COFEPRIS or equivalent agency) • Analytical and commercial skills • Professional ethics and transparency • Clear communication and collaborative work Working Hours: • Monday to Friday: 8:00–18:00 hrs., including 30 minutes for breakfast and 1 hour for lunch; Saturday: 8:00–15:00 hrs. We Offer: • Competitive salary commensurate with experience • Benefits exceeding statutory requirements . -Requirements- Minimum Education: Higher Education – Bachelor’s Degree 3 years of experience Age: Between 26 and 42 years Driver’s License: Class A Willingness to Travel: Yes Keywords: demonstrator, fair representative, traveling salesperson, agent, representative, agente, representante, shopping, purchases, orders, adquisicion, compras