**Core Responsibilities**:
This role intends to combine transactional duties with strategic planning and leadership tasks to drive the procurement function forward.
Transactional tasks:
- Process Purchase Orders for MRP-generated, Non-MRP generated, services, CapEx, packaging and chemicals Purchase Requisitions.
This may or may not include sourcing activities and/or managing critical purchases.
- Work to meet stablished KPI targets and getting involved on how to track, calculate, and report them.
- Create new Purchasing Information Records as well as maintain and update Purchasing Information records as directed.
This may include massive requests.
- Perform and maintain centralized Source List in key Procurement systems.
This may include massive requests.
- Conduct and field communications with suppliers for designated Purchase Orders to follow up for timely deliveries.
This includes massive PO closure.
- Maintain supplier contact information updated in systems and stablish contact with VM to update vendor information when needed.
- Ensure key purchasing policies are adhered to.
- Liaise with Procurement Operations to resolve issues, risks, and dependencies related to Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Vendor Communications, and/or Vendor Invoices
- Work with AP to resolve issues related to invoices discrepancies.
- Liaise with other buyers to share best practices, identify process opportunities, and share resources.
Leadership and strategic tasks:
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects/initiatives within the team.
- Analyze data and proactively propose improvements.
- Assist buyers with issue resolution as a point of escalation.
- Mentor and guide peers with best practice support on all job-related functions.
- Bachelor's degree in business,



supply chain management, or related discipline
- Fluency in the language of the region they are working with (written and spoken) PORTUGUESSE
- 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and a significant leadership experience.
- Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- SAP experience is a must.
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba a plus but not required.
- Be customer service driven and understand the cultural and economic nuances of the region.
- Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions, and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
- Ability to communicate with a high degree of credibility internally across functional lines and externally with suppliers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team environment, build consensus and foster positive relationships.
- Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving common goals.
- Adapt and remain versátil in dealing with different viewpoints and site differences.
Effectively manage ambiguity.
- Be detail-oriented and measurement-driven.
- Ability to prioritize and manage competing requests and priorities.
- Prior experience in a shared services environment is a plus.
- Ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects to improve procurement processes and systems.
- Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements is a plus.
- Expertise in managing change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions and buy-in from stakeholders.
- Proficiency in analyzing procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement.
**Relocation Available**:
No

📌 Procurement Execution Lead Latam (Guadalajara)
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📍 Guadalajara