The Supplier Manager II is responsible for managing the vendor relationship, negotiations, and working as a business partner with the internal departments. Serves as the sole interface between the vendor, Rackspace's strategic sourcing team, and suppliers to ensure that sourcing needs are met.
Please submit a resume in English to be considered for the role. All interviews will be held in English.
**Work Location**: Hybrid in CDMX and Edomex and Remote in Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Aguascalientes, Queretaro, and Puebla.
- The role can be worked remotely in the states of Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Aguascalientes, Queretaro, and Puebla.
**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY**:
- General to advanced knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
- Prior knowledge of a technology-based service-oriented industry is preferred.
- Prior knowledge of Oracle is preferred but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent English communication(read, write, and speak) interviews will be held in English
- Experience in handling multiple tasks and the ability to prioritize a highly varied work level to maintain required productivity levels.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and qualities.
- General to advanced understanding of supplier management techniques.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information and ideas so others will understand.
- Ability to successfully work and promote inclusiveness in small groups.
**JOB COMPLEXITY**:
- Optimizes internal customer relationships by building a solid rapport with everyone within the organization and manages global sourcing supplier relationships.
- Enhances the procurement and supply chain processes throughout all entities (domestic and international) by entering into global strategic sourcing partnerships.
- Identifies and takes advantage of strategic sourcing opportunities and manages difficult situations to ensure that the strategic sourcing team’s reputation for Fanatical Support is upheld.




- Maintains direct contact with internal customers throughout the entire supply chain with efforts to minimize cost, shorten delivery times, and maximize quality.
- Focus of work may be in the whole supply chain from acquisition to disposal.
- Leads, coordinates, and manages production, supply, and service agreements for the business.
- Develops and processes RFQs, RFP’s, PO requisitions, and partnership agreements.
- Manages a Supplier Performance Scorecard program with critical suppliers and maintains the company's Approved Supplier List.
- Establishes alliances with key production suppliers and performs supplier site visits and audits as required.
- Guides and assists team members on procurement best practices, e-procurement technology, and supplier relationship management practices.
- Interfaces with internal customers and integrates with procurement planning and budgeting processes.
- Develops and conducts market analysis and research that will help define commodity markets, analyze trends, competition, capacity, and purchasing buying power.
**EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION**:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required. At the manager’s discretion, equivalent additional experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
- a minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in supplier management required
**SUPERVISION**:
- General instruction on routine tasks, detailed instruction on new assignments.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:
- General office environment.
- Moderate levels of stress may occur at times.
- May require long periods sitting and viewing a computer monitor.
- No special physical demands required.
Please submit a resume in English to be considered for the role. All interviews will be held in English.
**Work Location**: Hybrid in CDMX and Edomex and Remote in Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Aguascalientes, Queretaro, and Puebla.
- The role can be worked remotely in the states of Jalisco, Reciente Leon, Aguascalientes, Queretaro, and Puebla.
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