Procurement Specialist

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and organized individual with strong negotiation skills to manage procurement, suppliers, and process optimization. Key Highlights: 1. Manages procurement and optimizes processes with a focus on quality and efficiency. 2. Collaborates cross-departmentally to ensure smooth material flow. 3. Leads supplier evaluation and selection while maintaining strong relationships. We seek an organized, proactive professional with excellent negotiation skills who ensures material availability and optimizes our procurement processes. **Key Responsibilities** **Procurement Management** * Request quotations from suppliers. * Negotiate prices, delivery timelines, and payment terms. * Generate purchase orders to ensure material availability. * Conduct quality-to-price comparative analysis. **Supplier Management** * Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, service, and cost criteria. * Maintain up-to-date supplier records, contracts, and documentation. * Monitor compliance with commercial agreements. **Internal Coordination and Communication** * Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, and Finance departments to ensure proper material flow. * Report delays, unapproved or blocked orders, and propose solutions. * Submit upcoming payment reports and purchase order status updates. **System Management (SAP or other)** * Register and track purchase orders in SAP. * Monitor pending approvals, blocked orders, and rejected orders. * Maintain document traceability for internal audits. **Analysis and Optimization** * Update departmental performance indicators (costs, delivery times, compliance). * Propose improvements to optimize inventory and reduce acquisition costs. **Cross-Departmental Participation** * Participate in production and logistics planning meetings. * Support special projects assigned by Management or CEO Americas. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or related field. * Minimum 3 years of procurement experience (preferably in the food industry). * Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems. (Mandatory) * Knowledge of cost analysis, negotiation, and budgetary control. * Ability to work effectively in teams and toward defined objectives. * Intermediate English proficiency (Mandatory) **Location:** El Marqués, Qro. **Work Mode:** On-site **Employment Type:** Full-time NOTE: Salary range is disclosed during the interview. The published range serves only as a reference for portal posting purposes. Employment Type: Full-time, Indefinite-term Salary: $9,500.00 - $20,000.00 per month Benefits: * Savings fund * Option for indefinite-term contract * Life insurance * Food vouchers Workplace: On-site employment