Strategic Sourcing Manager; POSM

Puesto: Strategic Sourcing Manager (POSM)
Location: San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán

Purpose of the Job

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will direct purchase planning for multiplejobs, either project-or account-based. This person will work directly with Business Development, Implementation, external agencies, and suppliers to ensure projects are purchased and executed in a way that ensures high quality and competitive pricing.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and developa high volume of solution proposals for multiple projects
- Perform procurement and project management for projects, with an understanding of the client’s objectives
- Manage communication channels to ensure smooth workflow
- Oversee specifications for the account to ensure all client requirements, quality expectation, availability, and delivery dates are clear
- Supervise requests for bid specifications and sending bids to selected vendors
- Ensure that savings targets are beinghit
- Investigate potential suppliers and make recommendations based on manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and schedule availability
- Assign and prioritize projects, set goals and timelines, and communicate progress to internal management
- Handle disputes with suppliers and partner with our Supplier Governance team
- Manage ongoing reviewsof existing accounts to identify improvement opportunities
- Partner with the VP of Implementation to understand the ongoing priorities of the department

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

- 7+years of sourcing and purchasing experience, in the POSM materials either Temporary or Permanent items
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Business, a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Advanced English level
- Proven project management experience
- Highly proficient with MS Office software, especially with Excel
- Strong experience negotiating job costs and schedules with suppliers
- Strong leadership and direct client interfacing experience
- Independent thinking, strong organization, and planning abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsare essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and succeed
- Experience excelling within fast paced,high energy environments