Americas Cluster Procurement Manager - Colors & additives
Lo que disfrutará haciendo
- Identify, develop and implement a robust category sourcing strategy for colors and additives in the Americas region, aligned with global procurement objectives and covering country and regional needs.
- Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the colors and additives supply chain.
- Collaborate with country, regional & global procurement teams to align category initiatives and leverage synergies across regions.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for colors and additives.
- Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms, quality standards, and compliance with corporate policies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation, sustainability, and performance improvements.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, addressing issues and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Lo que te hace genial
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- 5+ years of procurement or category management experience, ideally within packaging materials, chemicals, or manufacturing industries.
- Proven track record of successfully managing procurement categories in a multinational environment.
- Category Expertise: In-depth knowledge of colors, additives or other chemicals (organic -inorganic) ; basic knowledge of chemical value chain highly desirable
- Analytical Ability: Strong data analysis skills to assess market trends, supplier performance, and cost drivers; used to monitor and analyze global market indexes (i.e. ICIS) for main chemical feedstock and key derivatives
- Negotiation Skills: Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills, with a focus on value creation and risk mitigation.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term category strategies aligned with business objectives.
Lo que puede esperar trabajando con nosotros
- Benefits above the law.
- Well planed career plan.
Kontakt
ALPLA Mexico S.A. de C.V.
mr Jose-Luis Lopez, Human Resources
Manz. 3, Lote 6, Parque Industrial Exportec, Boulevard Miguel Aleman Valdez Km. 7
50200 Toluca