Advanced Sourcing Manager

hace 1 semana


San Martín Obispo, México TENNECO A tiempo completo

Position Title: Senior Procurement Specialist - Steering & Suspension Finished Goods

Department: Purchasing

Direct Supervisor: Purchasing Manager - Steering & Suspension FG

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Procurement Specialist will report directly to the Purchasing Manager and serve as the key support for the Manager by preparing essential documentation for supplier engagements and negotiations, as well as presentations for management regarding sourcing initiatives and project execution. The annual expenditure will fluctuate based on the commodity. This role is accountable for steering the process and analysis of Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Information (RFI), managing projects, and maintaining purchasing data within SAP and other IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Manager in developing commodity strategies, sourcing initiatives, and project execution.
  • Conduct research on materials and suppliers to build expertise related to the supported commodity.
  • Prepare necessary documentation for supplier negotiations and meetings.
  • Create presentations for management concerning sourcing events.
  • Attend meetings as needed to support or represent the Manager.
  • Prepare and distribute RFQs and RFIs for commodity projects.
  • Maintain regular communication with suppliers to ensure RFQ timelines are adhered to.
  • Act as a liaison between suppliers and engineering/operations/marketing to address any inquiries related to RFQ documents.
  • Conduct financial analyses of RFQ outcomes to assess overall cost competitiveness.
  • Make sourcing recommendations based on RFI and RFQ findings.
  • Review blocked invoices and resolve discrepancies concerning price or quantity differences.
  • Ensure that invoice issues do not negatively impact supplier relationships.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance the invoice process between suppliers and accounts payable to minimize the total number of blocked invoices.

Additional Requirements:

  • Authority to initiate actions to prevent occurrences of non-conformities related to products, processes, and quality systems, and the authority to halt further work on non-conforming products until deficiencies are rectified.
  • Compliance with the location's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policy, adherence to legal and operational controls established under its Environmental Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS), and commitment to achieving established objectives and targets while conforming to procedures consistent with ISO 14001 standards. Report and, if necessary, halt any activity that does not conform to the policy or may pose a risk to personal safety.
  • Capability to provide additional support as requested by the supervisor.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Materials Management, or Logistics is required.
  • CPIM certification is advantageous.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or a related field in Materials Management, preferably in high-volume manufacturing industries.
  • Proven experience with RFQ processes, data analysis, and commodity support.
  • Experience working with and leading a global team to achieve significant savings for the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal and English communication skills; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Location: Mexico



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