**DESCRIPTION** Our culture believes in **_POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL_** . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what **_\#LifeAtCummins_** is all about. We are looking for a talented **Procurement and Supply Continuity Specialist - Senior** to join our team specializing in **Supply Chain Planning** for our **CUMMINS** in **Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua** . **Job Summary:** Executes complex buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans, specifically focused on improving supplier overall performance and capacity ahead of demand. **In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:** + First point Contact for issues related to supply continuity in the Mechanical systems category for suppliers based in Mexico. + Manage escalations raised by any Cummins site when supply continuity issues appear. + Lead Resolution of supply continuity issues class 3, 4 and 5 including the development, update and closing of A3. + Manage VPCRs related to changes due to a supply continuity issue (i,e, capacity increase projects, tooling upgrades, process changes, subsuppliers changes, etc.) + Supports Procurement/Sourcing management in activities such as vendor management, industry and market analysis, process analysis, and model building. + Leads analysis projects/initiatives providing coaching to less experienced analysts. + Develops effective relationships with vendors and suppliers favorable for company business. + Manages capacity, delivery and issue resolution projects. + Support of engineering releases and other change management processes. **To be successful in this role you will need the following:** + High conversational English proficiency. + Proven ability in negotiation and supplier relationship management. + Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. _We are a company dedicated to promoting diversity in the workplace, we provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, disability, national origin, age, religion or sexual orientation._ **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Competencies:** + Negotiations Excellence + Action Oriented + Balances Stakeholders + Manages Complexity + Manages Conflict + Data Analytics + Manufacturing Knowledge + Procurement Ethics + Procurement Policies, Procedures, Tools + Supplier Capacity Management + Supplier Performance Management + Supply Base Risk Management + Problem Solving + Project Management + Values Differences **Education, Licenses, Certifications:** University degree in supply chain management or a related subject required. **Experience:** Intermediate level of related work experience required f related work experience required **QUALIFICATIONS** • Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineer or Bachelor of Administration, International Relations or similar. • Experience in direct material purchases with national and foreign suppliers, dealing with suppliers and personnel in the supplychain area (Purchasing and continuity of supply • Experience handling purchase escalations. • Experience in capacity analysis and supply to different plants in Mexico and Globally. • Data analysis, data-driven decision making (able to analyze capacities, demand and make decisions); Market Trends. • Experience in Oracle tools (SAP) purchasing modules, Excel, power BI • Demonstrated ability in negotiation and management of relationships with suppliers. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. • English: Alto (C2) **Job** Purchasing **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2411970 **Relocation Package** No