Dematic is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement Supply Chain Solutions team. This person will be responsible for supporting procurement activities and objectives within spares parts environment.
The Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer will drive the strategy of the sourcing category in North America. The individual is expected to procure direct materials for multiple categories such as: metal fabrication, electronics, motors, belts, plastics and others. This role will require the employee to be in office 3 days or more depending on the business requirements.
We offer:
What We Offer:
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
General Opportunities
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This is What You Will do in This Role:
Lead cost-reduction initiatives across assigned commodities through competitive sourcing, value engineering, and supplier consolidation.
Identify and implement sourcing solutions that optimize product quality, delivery performance, and pricing in alignment with customer service needs.
Perform comprehensive supply base risk analyses, define and implement mitigation strategies, and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
Lead and support new project quotation processes, coordinating pricing reviews with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and alignment
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders such as Customer Service, Finance, Pricing,



Tactical Procurement, Legal, Engineering, and Manufacturing to drive effective and aligned procurement results
Collaborate with the Category Lead to research, assess, and select suppliers; manage onboarding activities and lead Quarterly Business Reviews with strategic suppliers.
Configure SAP sourcing parameters to ensure purchase orders are issued to the correct suppliers and executed with first-time accuracy. Forecast and record savings achieved to help meet department goal.
Adhere to all KION procurement policies and procedures while upholding Dematic's ethical and compliance expectations.
Effectively coordinate with international suppliers across diverse time zones, ensuring responsiveness and urgency.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English.
Leverage data-driven insights and utilize analytics tools to generate, track, and report key performance metrics.
Tasks and Qualifications:
What We are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in related field
+3 years of experience in Direct Procurement / Commodities executing sourcing activities (sourcing 5 steps methodology, RFQs, TCOs)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience using SAP
APICSs certification in CPIM Preferred
Understands and interprets CAD drawings

📌 Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer (Estado de México)
🏢 Kion
📍 Estado de México