Description

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist – MRO, Facilities Management, PPE, Industrial Gases & Energy is responsible for establishing and driving procurement strategies across critical indirect manufacturing and site operations categories. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Reliability, Facilities, Supply Chain, Finance, and Site Leadership to align sourcing initiatives with the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan.

You will support and execute category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, improve working capital, enhance supplier performance, reduce operational risk, and ensure continuity of supply for critical goods and services. The role requires managing multiple sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory obligations.

The role is accountable for delivering cost savings, productivity improvements, working capital objectives, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and supply continuity across assigned categories.





Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with Annual Operating Plans and long-term business objectives.
- Drive sourcing strategies that support business growth, innovation, and new program introductions.
- Support category planning through spend analysis, benchmarking, and market intelligence.
- Manage the contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, compliance monitoring, and termination activities.
- Challenge business requirements and identify opportunities for standardization, consumption reduction, and service optimization.
- Develop data-driven category insights and recommendations through spend analytics, supplier intelligence, benchmarking, and performance reporting.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Planning teams to optimize inventory levels, critical spares strategies, and stocking policies while maintaining operatio

📌 Sr Strategic Sourcing Spec (Monterrey)
🏢 Solstice Advanced Materials
📍 Monterrey