Purchasing Buyer Coordinator

Purchasing Buyer Coordinator - Temporary-
We are looking for an immediate, temporary (6months) position in AMERICAS at Mexico City, Mexico

**About DHL and Procurement**:

- Deutsche Post DHL (DHL Group) the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.
- DHL** Corporate Procurement** is a trustworthy business partner that builds a competitive ecosystem for the DHL Group - SUSTAINABLE, AGILE, CONNECTED, FORWARD LOOKING. We transform the way DHL is sourcing products, systems and services from external partners, leveraging modern digital tools and technologies. Our global procurement team is our biggest asset and by focusing on clear priorities, we drive tangible value for our colleagues. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our AMERICAS region.
- Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Procurement? Join the team and bring your expertise on board As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Procurement colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.

Job Purpose:

- Roles that manage buying activities with responsibility depending on country / region scope- Facilitate Purchasing transactions to our Business Partners.
- Assist in the execution of Procurement Strategies, guaranteeing the timely and efficient acquisition of products and services required by our internal customers.
- Organize and execute the purchase to pay process ensuring compliance with global, regional and local procedures and policies.
- Explore and capture internal demand; handle non-catalog requests.
- Actively drive the use of Procurement catalogs.
- Build good relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
- Oversee and / or involve in case needed, in the Purchasing support roles.

**Purchasing support roles**:

- Provide administrative support to operational buying activities.
- Assist different day-to-day activities within the Purchasing organization.
- Helpdesk activities: Provide 1st level support, consulting and training, interface to 2nd level support.
- Assistance on Procurement Implementations.

Your tasks:

- Serving as Procurement Professionals:

- Collect and maintain data and ensure data quality maintenance and reporting on rates, catalog, supplier data, performance, contracts, and purchase order management.
- Execute tactical Purchasing process (non-catalog requisitions) within SLA.
- competitive bids (3 bids and 1 buy) and support business by select suppliers based on: price, quality, delivery terms, payment terms, specs for goods / services in an efficient way and in timely manner.
- Contract negotiation and execution with awarded suppliers based on Policies and Guidelines.
- Perform vendor setup process.
- Enter data into databases or other systems to maintain up-to-date supplier information.
- Generate required reporting, analyze reports to accomplish KPI’s. Identify and implement catalog improvements for automation.
- Understand Sourcing Strategy for their Category / Country.
- Provide Procurement trainings to Business Partners
- Validate shopping carts are entered into e-purchasing tool correctly prior to approval (I.e. description).
- Dealing with Key Stakeholders / Business Partners:
- Collaborate with internal customers and Sourcing to understand and meet requirements effectively.
- Proactively communication to provide status, clarify questions or doubts related requisitions with business partners.
- Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
- Provide advice and support to internal customer with specs for required low value goods / services (without a framework contract) in close cooperation with Sourcing.
- Provide feedback to Sourcing pertaining to supplier performance.
- Contribute to the successful cooperation between Region, Sub-Region, Country and Sourcing community.
- Provide guidance to business partners on Procurement process and system usage.
- Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own sub-function.
- Develop a network of contacts to build up relationships and strengthen the organizational, product and market knowledge.

Your Profile:
**Relevant Qualification**:

- Completed university degree and / or equivalent experience

**Required Experience**:

- Min 0 - 3 years of relevant experience in operational functions and especially in Purchasing processes.
- Entry level knowledge of external law regulations
- Knowledge of the relevant supply markets
- Knowledge on supplier onboarding and catalog management.
- Understanding on Procurement processes and s