Purchasing Lead

**Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future? **We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge. It’s a big responsibility, and we have committed to do it. We have launched our ambition, MissionZero - enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in mining and cement. **We need your skills, curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.** FLSMIDTH IS LOOKING FOR A PURCHASING SPECIALIST IN IT'S PURCHASING TEAM IN MONTERREY, MEXICO. (must be located in Monterrey Mexico for consideration).**Job scope**:The Team _Lead_ - Purchase is responsible to _Lead_ a team of Buyers and provide Purchasing support for the business conducted in its Monterrey, Mexico office, and is part of the North America (Canada, Mexico, and United _State_s of America) regional purchasing team.It is expected that this position would _Lead_ a team of buyers who support the regional purchasing activities while having close cross-functional collaboration among the business and procurement teams. By joining this team, you will have the chance to work in an international environment involving different cultures and different challenges.**Your responsibilities**:- _Manage_ the day to day purchasing activities within the department. Develop and _Lead_ subordinates to conform to established policies and procedures and to enhance these processes for efficiency and effectiveness.- Take the _lead_ on the negotiation and purchase of critical, high profile components and projects.- Supervising small teams.- Facilitate an efficient workflow and information flow within the department, and with other departments.- Participate in employee _performance_ reviews and recommend salary increases. Participate in the hiring, firing, promotion and disciplinary action of direct _reports_ within the guidelines of company policy.- Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date vendor records and ratings is a key element of this responsibility.- Monitor departmental KPI's among the team.- Ongoing development of quality and cost effective sources for assigned service, components and parts.- _Lead_ Buyers to effectively achieve purchasing strategies, commodity plans and overall purchasing policies.- Maintain and develop strong vendor relationships.- Develop bidder’s list based on compatibility of the specifications to the known qualifications of the supplier.- Prepare accurate, representative inquiry documents to solicit quotations within established time constraints based on overall project/proposal _schedule_.- Obtain timely technical evaluations from involved technical groups and review scope of work with contending _vendors_.- _Negotiate_ orders including prices, delivery, warranty, milestone _schedule_s, cancellation provisions, payments, etc.- Monitor progress of the orders. Resolve conflicts including negotiating contract conditions, _schedule_s, payments, etc.- Keep abreast of price, delivery trends, new technology, currency fluctuations, duties, _laws_, etc.- Support development of and execute purchasing procedures within established guidelines.- Train and develop personnel under his/her supervision, identify future resource requirements.**What you bring**:- Previous supervisory experience preferred.- Mining experience (required).- Buying and expediting experience required.- Constant communication with Mexico, China and Europe.- Experience supervising small teams.- 5 years of experience in international buying in mining industry.- Minimum 3 years of experience with international suppliers (required).- 3 years of experience in Oracle.- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain _Manage_ment, Business or Engineering preferred. Equivalent experience acceptable.- Knowledge of FLSmidth _equipment_ is preferred.- Individual should possess a sense of urgency, be customer-driven, and motivated.- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, good time _manage_ment skills.- Pleasant demeanor, good with colleague, calm in high pressure situations.- Organization skills and ability to prioritize work based on customer requirements.- Internal stakeholder communication.- Blueprint reading is desirable.- Advanced at English.- Excellent coordination and collaboration skills**What we offer**:- An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.- A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.- Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.- Competitive benefit package including Life insurance, _Health_ Insurance- Savings Fund.- Start accruing vacation time since day 1.- Christmas Allowance of 1 Month.**Experience**:- Leadership: 3 years (required)**Language**:- advanced english (required)Application Deadline: 15/10/2024