The opportunity

The Category Buyer is responsible for executing and implementing the sourcing plan for the Energy category in Mexico. Energy includes: electricity, natural/propane gas, and renewable energy projects

 The Buyer will be supported by the COE Latam strategy to act as a change agent and transform the category into a regional strategic function. This includes identifying white space categories and establishing processes and policies to improve the delivery of business objectives.

This role will be able to execute projects to achieve regional productivity and sustainability targets. All subcategories (electricity, natural/propane gas, and renewable energy projects) are classified on Indirects scope as Other Indirects spend.

What are we looking for?

¨     Functional knowledge: +4 years in category management / sourcing processes on procurement roles.

¨     Desirable experience in Procurement Directs or Energy management processes, preferably within the Food & Beverage industry.

¨     Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Engineering, Energy Engineering.

¨     Strong analytical and financial skills; solid understanding of general business economics, key cost, and quality drivers.

¨     Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships in cross-functional teams and influence across a matrix organization.

¨     Ability to translate complex situations into simple messages for executive-level communication.

¨     Advanced language skills: Spanish and English are essential, both verbal and written.

¨     Results and action-oriented: Comfortable with change, setting and achieving stretch targets.