Position Title: Procurement Manufacturing Associate Director – Direct Procurement

Direct reports: 2 people.

Reports to: Direct Procurement VP, Geneva Switzerland, dotted line to Wella Mexico Plant Manager.

Location: Queretaro, GUA, MX

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct Procurement responsibility for implementing in Mariscala Wella Procurement Global and Regional Strategies into tangible and executed sourcing plans, unlocking both Savings and Value for Mariscala plant
- Acts as the link between Global and Local Procurement when it comes to execution of saving, supply issue, BCP & technical projects, as well as New Initiative projects. In details:
- First level of escalation on supply issue while managing locally the relationship
- Budget: report monthly the implementation of saving project & Price, support yearly budget plans
- Local Initiatives managmeent support: Prices, Masterdata...
- Develop local procurement teams into their procurement expertise




- Tireless research for suppliers that deliver best price balanced with best service with support of the team by developing strong relationship with key local suppliers
- Regulatory/ESG: support Wella Integral teams by participating to the actions to comply with Wella ambitions
- Implement Business reviews at local level whenever needed.
- Develop, Standardize and Optimize Procurement Processes.
- Identify, Evaluate and Execute Savings projects to increase Value for Wella Mariscala plant.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:
- Procurement Experience >5 years, Ongoing experience in/with purchasing methods, cost analysis and tools for Direct Procurement.
- 4-Years degree in Engineering, Business Engineering, or related field of study.
- Mandatory English Advanced Level
- Project Management Skills.
- Sourcing (RFI, RFP, RFQ), Negotiation and Contracting Expertise.
- Supplier Relationship Management at Local level
- Resilience – stays effective under pressure and setbacks
- Learning mindset: Ability to lea

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