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 Integral 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 Global 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 learn on-the-fly and deal with ambiguity, seeks feedback and adjusts behaviors

Cultural awareness – adapts leadership style across regions and cultures in a context where local/global interactions within the role are daily.

Capacity to turn intent into results

Prioritization – focuses energy on what truly matters

Ownership & accountability : sets clear expectations and holds people (including self) accountable

Influence & Stakeholder Management

Cross collaboration within the different supply chain local teams at the plant

Influence without authority, aligning stakeholders with different objectives

EEO OPPORTUNITIES
We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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