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Position Summary: Leads the indirect spend category, manages the procurement team, drives cost reduction, and develops efficient processes in Tijuana, B.C. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in indirect spend management and procurement team 2. Driving cost reduction initiatives and process efficiency 3. Negotiation of agreements and management of supplier contracts **POSITION OBJECTIVE:** ======================== Leads the indirect spend category for the Tijuana, B.C. operation, providing support to all departments for their indirect product and service needs, and managing the indirect procurement team in their daily responsibilities. Responsible for driving cost reduction initiatives and developing efficient indirect procurement processes. In addition, negotiation of agreements and management of supplier contracts (including payment terms, deliveries, service levels, and compliance) is critical to ensure security, compliance, cost, and service expectations, considering fiscal and documentary requirements in Mexico (e.g., CFDI/applicable certificates) and coordination with Corporate Legal/Compliance. **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:** ========================== * Leads *sourcing* activities to identify and develop local and national suppliers; ensures supplier onboarding and compliance with corporate and local requirements (applicable fiscal and legal documentation) for timely registration. * Monitors accuracy and maintenance of the supplier master (data, payment terms, document validity) and ensures data governance for procurement/finance. * Supports supplier development and execution of corrective action plans (CAPA) when applicable, in coordination with Quality, EHS, and Operations. * Maintains effective supplier relationships and ensures availability of information and documentation for internal, external, and customer audits (when applicable), complying with corporate policies and local requirements. * Supplier visits as needed * Drives cost-saving initiatives and manages cost-reduction projects * Initiates funnel-filling activities (TCP) and ideation sessions to ensure continuous improvement in indirect categories. * Prepares data for cost-reduction projects and presents analysis to senior leadership * Serves as the primary subject matter expert on indirect raw materials, key suppliers, pricing services, and indirect spend * Develops deep market knowledge, overall supply base capacity for MRO items, safety, and capital expenditure. Other indirect areas may include marketing, IT, expo, etc. **Procurement Responsibilities** ------------------------------- * Establishes and standardizes procurement processes that increase efficiency, ensure traceability, and facilitate audit compliance; coordinates with International Trade/Logistics as applicable to align with import/export requirements for the Tijuana operation. * Manages indirect buyers and ensures fulfillment of daily operational labor requirements **Service Contract Management** ------------------------------------- * Leads and manages service contracts. * Manages and facilitates quarterly business reviews, maintains records of service agreements, and ensures contracts comply with corporate and regulatory requirements in Mexico (e.g., valid insurance, applicable labor compliance for specialized services, among others, as appropriate). * Responsible for service transitions, terminations, and stakeholder communication * Negotiates pricing, scope of work, frequency, payment terms, service levels, etc. * Watkins represents Masco’s Master Contract negotiations. Reviews quotations, proposals, and contracts to ensure alignment with budget and scope. * Coordinates with Masco’s Corporate Legal Department on contracts, supply agreements, legal matters, and other related issues. ### ***This is not an exhaustive list of all position responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as required by business needs.*** **MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:** ================================== **EDUCATION** ------------- * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, International Business, or related field. * APICS CPSC or CPM (preferred) **EXPERIENCE** 6 years of prior experience participating in the development and deployment of new enterprise applications in procurement, supplier management, contract management, and project management. **COMPUTER SKILLS** --------------------------------- * ### **Proficient user of MS Office, Visio, and Projects.** * ### **Must be able to prepare reports, spreadsheets, charts, schedules, procedures, and other data as required.** * ### **ERP system knowledge.** * ### **Organized and detail-oriented.** **PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES** -------------------------- Initiative, customer orientation, adaptability, effective time management, communication, teamwork, and stress tolerance. **LANGUAGE SKILL** ------------------------- Advanced English (written and spoken) **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT** -------------------------------------------- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. **Company: Watkins Wellness** ----------------------------- WATMX Mon\-Fri 07:00\_17:00 (Mexico) Full time*Watkins (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and* *we* *strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position**.* *The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.* *Watkins* *is an E\-Verify employer. E\-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.* *E\-Verify Participation Poster:*English \& Spanish *E\-Verify Right to Work Poster:*English \& Spanish
