Assistant Procurement Manager

Description

Job Description and Responsibilities * Supervise and coordinate the purchasing team. * Develop procurement and cost-reduction strategies. * Negotiate contracts and agreements with key suppliers. * Analyze market trends and evaluate cost-saving opportunities. * Manage budgets and report departmental performance indicators. * Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery performance. * Review and approve high-value purchase orders. * Ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and procedures. * Implement process improvements in procurement, logistics, and inventory control. * Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and Finance departments. * Act as substitute for the Procurement Manager during their absence. Experience and Requirements * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Industrial Engineering, or related field. * **Experience:** Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, in a supervisory or assistant management role. * Advanced procurement and negotiation strategies. * Budgetary control. * International trade and import operations (preferred). * ERP system proficiency (SAP). * **Languages:** Intermediate-to-advanced English (mandatory if managing international suppliers). * Leadership and decision-making skills. * Analytical and strategic thinking. * Results-oriented mindset. * Strong negotiation and effective communication skills. * Professional ethics and responsibility in resource management. Benefits * Benefits in accordance with the Federal Labor Law (LFT) * Annual bonuses * Transportation * On-site medical services * Cafeteria **Number of vacancies** 1 **Department** Procurement **Employment type** Permanent **Work modality** On-site **Shift** Day shift **Working hours** Full-time **Schedule** Full-time **Net monthly salary** $20,000 \- $35,000 MXN **Education** Bachelor’s degree with professional title **English** Spoken: Intermediate, Written: Intermediate **Willingness to travel** No