25 ago
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Ikraftsolutions Latam
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Morelia
25 ago
Ikraftsolutions Latam
Morelia
We are seeking a senior procurement professional with solid experience in sourcing agro-industrial raw materials, managing supply risks, negotiating with domestic and international suppliers, and ensuring the reliable flow of materials required for business continuity.
This position will lead the company's sourcing strategy, commercial negotiations, supplier development, cost optimization, and management of risks associated with availability, quality, and price volatility.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the annual raw material procurement strategy.
Manage the purchasing budget and contribute to cost and profitability objectives.
Negotiate prices, contracts, commercial terms, and supply agreements with domestic and international suppliers.
Analyze market trends, availability, seasonality, and price volatility.
Develop sourcing strategies to prevent and mitigate supply disruptions.
Identify, develop, evaluate, and manage strategic suppliers.
Build long-term supplier relationships that ensure quality, competitiveness, and operational continuity.
Coordinate procurement activities with Production, Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Finance.
Ensure that all raw materials meet applicable quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
Present procurement results, forecasts, savings, risks, and market insights to senior management.
Lead and develop the procurement team.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in International Business, Foreign Trade, Business Administration, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in strategic procurement, including 5 or more years in a managerial position.
Demonstrated experience sourcing raw materials for the agro-industrial, food, ingredients, edible oils, oilseeds, grains, or related industries.
Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts and purchasing agreements.
Strong knowledge of domestic and international raw material markets.
Ability to assess risks related to pricing, availability, suppliers, foreign exchange, and supply continuity.
Advanced English proficiency for negotiations and communication with international suppliers.
Proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel, and analytical tools such as Power BI.
Availability to work on-site in Morelia, Michoacan.
Key Competencies
Strategic and commercial mindset.
High-level negotiation skills.
Financial and market analysis.
Data-driven decision-making.
Supply risk management.
Team leadership and development.
Results orientation.
Ability to build long-term supplier partnerships.
We Offer
Gross monthly salary of MXN $60,000 to $70,000.
Annual performance bonus equivalent to one month's salary, based on KPI achievement.
Benefits above those required by law.
Direct involvement in strategic sourcing and supply decisions.
The opportunity to join a well-established company in the agro-industrial sector.
This is an on-site position. The hiring process will take place in Morelia, Michoacan.
If you have senior-level experience in agro-industrial raw material procurement and know how to turn market intelligence into profitable, reliable sourcing decisions, we would like to hear from you.
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📌 Strategic Procurement Manager - Agro-Industrial Raw Materials (Morelia)
🏢 Ikraftsolutions Latam
📍 Morelia