Indirect Purchasing Specialist Job Description _Are you looking to join an international and innovative organization where high-quality solutions are at the heart of everything we do?_ _At Grundfos, we are constantly striving to enhance our current offerings and develop new ones. If you're passionate about purchasing MRO activities and ready to make an impact, we have an exciting opportunity for you as an Indirect Purchasing Specialist!_ **What is the job about?** As an Indirect Purchasing Specialist, you will provide administrative and communication support to the Category Manager, focusing on Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Strategic Sourcing (STS) processes. This role reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and functionally to the MRO Category Manager. It is based in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, operating in a hybrid model. Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported, and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in Mexico without support. **Your main responsibilities:** + Support Category Management with data analysis, negotiation preparation, and coordination. + Create e-sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, e-auctions) for the MRO category and prepare evaluations, including collecting drawings and requirements. + Prepare contracts and schedules. + Analyze contract compliance. + Assist with supplier classification and MRO category strategy development. + Monitor supplier performance (cost, delivery, quality, lead time, sustainability) and suggest improvements when targets are not met. + Support implementation and follow-up on supplier improvement activities. + Facilitate communication between Grundfos stakeholders, Category Manager, and suppliers. + Coordinate supplier meetings and vendor communications. + Ensure contract coverage and purchase order alignment with KPIs across regional companies. + Act as a liaison between English and Spanish-speaking regional teams. + Assist Category Managers with problem-solving and workflow processes. + Support regional cost-saving and sustainability initiatives. + Maintain high cooperation with vendors and planners to address escalations. + Participate in health, safety, and environmental programs and comply with ISO standards: + ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 **Your background** We imagine that you have: + Bachelor’s degree in business management, Engineering or related field. + Previous experience and strong knowledge of the MRO category. + Familiarity with best practices in purchasing, administration, and business support. + Up to 2 years of experience in a similar role. + Strong organizational skills and adaptability. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Attention to detail. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). + A proactive, self-motivated attitude and ability to work independently. + High fluency in English and understanding of international business environments **What’s in it for you?** What are your goals? Here at Grundfos it’s our mission to help you develop and fulfil your ambitions, both career and personal. We are guided by our six core values, and you’ll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in everything from local to large-scale global projects. You’ll encounter colleagues from all over the world both as part of your daily work, supporting and all the while broadening each other’s cultural horizons. In addition, your day-to-day benefits include: + Up to 3 days’ paid leave for volunteering + Annual bonuses, internal well-being consultants and programmes, engaging team buildings + Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly. + Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities. If this job sounds appealing, please send your resume by clicking “Apply”. **Do you want to learn more?** To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us on LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/company/grundfos) or Youtube (http://youtube.com/user/grundfos) ,and to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos, check out Meet our people. (https://www.grundfos.com/careers/meet-our-people) **We look forward to hearing from you.** Information at a Glance **Job details** Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., San Luis Potosí, Mexico Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular