Function:  Procurement Portfolio 

Reports to: Americas Procurement Manager - Aerosol Cans 

Scope: Local 

Location: Bosques 

Terms & Conditions: Full time position, hybrid.

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JOB PURPOSE 

Position Description: Resilient Procurement Role for Agile Model in Argentina and Brazil Offices 

We are actively seeking individuals to assume a crucial role within our procurement team, tailored for the agile model, within our Mexico offices. This position involves the strategic procurement of products and supplies essential to the deo aerosol business operations in both North America and Mexico. 

In this dynamic setting, resilience is a key skill that we highly value. Our ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment, closely interfacing with the business to precisely identify its evolving product requirements. This entails a constant assessment of opportunities to enhance cost efficiency while adeptly negotiating with suppliers to maximize value across the supply chain. The selected candidates will be tasked with thorough market research to pinpoint optimal allocation strategies within the company's projections, demonstrating a remarkable level of resilience in navigating complex procurement landscapes. Their expertise will also be crucial in negotiating competitive prices with suppliers, showcasing their unwavering determination. 

Operating under manageable supervision, candidates will proficiently execute a range of responsibilities including: 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Develop and implement Cans strategy in Mexico and North America sourcing sites, aligned with local needs being part of aerosol cans global portfolio. 

Represent Aerosol Cans portfolio locally. 

Drive and Implement the Sustainability and Value Chain Intervention agenda  

Perform cost modelling and benchmarking analysis, to optimize the end-to-end value chain 

Develop contingency plans and alternatives to ensure supply security  

Analyze and develop deep understanding of the supply markets, including external economic factors which influence those markets 

Monitor overall performance of the supply network and ensure continuous improvement 

Deliver bottom line savings by working together with Suppliers, R&D and the Supply Chain to identify and implementing cost saving programs 

Provide the business with accurate price forecasting, which includes market conditions understanding, price trends and future markets trends to enable proper budgeting and price forecasting. 

Identify and build partnership with key suppliers and guarantee Supplier compliance (audits, specifications, general terms and conditions, and Procurement minimum standards)  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED  

Enjoy working in a virtual, global and multicultural working environment 

Attention to detail, rigorous and aptitude to solve complex problems. 

Resilience. Confidence when tested or confronted with obstacles recovers from setbacks quickly. 

Self-driven and self-motivated 

Constantly scans the environment and notices changes. 

Experience in managing Procurement portfolio is highly valued   

High degree of interpersonal, negotiation, influencing skills 

Advanced English written and verbal communication skills 

Excellent data analytical skills with ability to extract, organize, analyze significant amount of data. 

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