Regional category manager - refs us (temporal)
job id req-10046630
apr 02, 2025
mexico
summary
location: mexico city #hybrid
about the role:
to be responsible for refs category and lead the delivery of individual projects defined as part of the annual category plan; to focus on project delivery with activities including requirements gathering, market analysis, qualifying and selecting suppliers with the relevant business partners and stakeholders, as well as non-sourcing projects such as demand management and process improvement.
major accountabilities
* translates global divisional category strategy into global, divisional, sub category strategy or translates regional procurement strategy into country strategy and local implementation.
* lead the implementation of sourcing plans for the sub category and deliver sub-category savings targets following engagement in the target setting process.
* provide input into the overall category or sub-category strategy about segmentation and identification of key supplier relationships, and lead business planning activities and ensure these projects are staffed and executed on a timely basis in line with the targeted goals.
* manage strategic sub-category supplier relationships, and implement consistent key performance indicators for the sub-category, ensuring that any supplier performance risks and issues are resolved on a timely basis to end user satisfaction.
* may directly control at a country level purchases with respect to supplier choice, timing and commercial conditions (may vary between divisions depending on way spend is controlled).
* collect supplier information and feedback from divisions, countries, sites, category teams and business partners, and deliver procurement balanced scorecard metrics for the relevant sub category.
* create, apply, complete and reviews major contracts for the category, and ensure that negotiated contracts are clearly communicated for the sub-category area and that they are consistently applied.
* manage the budget/resource allocation for the area of responsibility.
qualifications
* university/advanced degree is required. Master’s degree/other advanced degree is preferred.
* preferably > 8-10 years of relevant subject experience in procurement real estate and facilities.
* cross cultural experience. Strategic sourcing and stakeholder management experience.
* strong and effective written and verbal communication (english).
* operations management and execution project management.
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functional area: procurement
job type: full time
employment type: regular
shift work: no
accessibility and accommodation
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