Senior Procurement Leader

Monterrey, Nuevo León

About the Opportunity

A leading international manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Leader to oversee strategic sourcing activities, supplier management, and procurement operations supporting a complex manufacturing environment.

This role will be responsible for ensuring supply continuity, driving cost optimization initiatives, leading supplier negotiations, and developing procurement strategies that support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead procurement activities for direct and indirect materials as well as operational services.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply through effective supplier relationship management and risk mitigation practices.
- Conduct supplier negotiations focused on total cost, quality, service, and delivery performance.
- Identify and implement cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
- Manage competitive bidding processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor supplier performance through established KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.
- Support procurement planning activities to ensure inventory and production requirements are met.




- Ensure compliance with corporate governance, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and procurement best practices.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across procurement activities.
- Lead, coach, and develop procurement team members to achieve organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Education - Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience - Minimum 7 years of progressive procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.

Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiations.

Previous experience leading procurement teams.

Experience driving cost-saving and value-creation initiatives.

Fluent English required.

Technical Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Procurement and Supply Chain Processes

ERP Systems

Strategic Thinking

Results Orientation

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Monterrey, Reciente León (On-site)

What We Offer

Opportunity to join a growing international organization.

High level of autonomy and strategic impact.

Leadership role with visibility across multiple business functions.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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