Supplier Manager Indirect and Services Field Activities Americas
MEXICO, Guadalajara
Part of the Indirect and services Sourcing Department as Supplier Manager for Americas Region (F/M), your main mission is to manage the global and local sourcing activities for the category Field activities –external resources activities on customer site. You will be responsible for managing regional sourcing activities with a strong exposure to worldwide with global suppliers for the catego-ry Field Activities, ensuring the implementation of the global strategy for the set portfolio, negotiat-ing and implementing the best economical and contractual conditions.
YOUR SCOPE
■Lead an international and multicultural Strategic Sourcing network for the spend category Field Activities
■Ensure that strategies are being applied and make sure of the competitiveness of the panel.
■Anticipate strategic opportunities and keep relevant stakeholders informed.
■Negotiate prices and contracts with key suppliers of the set categories and manage execution of contracts to optimize company’s competitive position.
■Ensure the application of the Long-Term Saving Planning, achieving savings targets for strategic sourcing activities and spend coverage.
■Manage Supplier Relationship within the set portfolio of spend categories.
■Establish performance-based contracts and monitor of the KPIs.
■Communicate effectively and manage relationships with key stakeholders and relevant internal personnel.
■Promote sourcing best practices, continuous improvement and supplier performance culture across the organization.
Level
of education and languages
■Degree in Engineering and/or Business/Economics
■English is mandatory
Required experience and skills
■Confirmed experience in an international manufacturing company
■Minimum 3 years in strategic sourcing roles in a competitive market
■Strong analytical mindset, performance-driven, tracking and supplier performance management
■Strong commercial negotiation skills with international companies
■High ability to communicate with both suppliers and other internal stakeholders
■Business acumen