Procurement Lead Mexico

¿Alguna vez pensaste en formar parte de una empresa que reimagina la química todos los días para construir un mundo mejor? Ese es el propósito de Indorama Ventures, ¡y queremos que tú nos acompañes en este camino! Estamos en busca de profesionales innovadores, colaborativos y que estén listos para asumir el desafío de trabajar en una empresa en constante expansión internacional. Valoramos la flexibilidad, el trabajo en equipo, y creemos que el impacto de nuestras acciones va mucho más allá de la industria química. Aquí, la diversidad importa. Nuestro ambiente de trabajo es inclusivo, plural y está guiado por el respeto, la ética y la igualdad de oportunidades para todos. ¿Qué buscamos? Procurement Lead Mexico

POSITION OVERVIEW

In this role, you will manage the industrial procurement process for the following sites: Coatzacoalcos, Guadalajara, San Juan del Río, and Corporate. You will establish negotiation strategies for cost control that result in savings for the company and reduction of risks inherent to trade; complying with Indovinya’s policies and procedures while ensuring optimal safety costs, quality, and delivery times.

ROLE

• Establish guidelines and responsibilities for acquiring industrial materials, equipment, and services.
• Define negotiation strategies to control expenses and generate company savings.
• Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure proper execution of the procurement process.
• Lead and provide coaching and development support to direct reports.
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders.

AUTHORITY

• Approval of purchase orders in Oracle according to the Indovinya Delegation of Authority (DOA).
• Design and modify the functions of the Procurement team.
• Authority to stop any product or service that puts at risk the quality, legality, and safety of products, as well as any activity that puts at risk the physical integrity of people, the environment, and/or facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the key Procurement focal point for the manufacturing organization and other business functions.
• Drive team professional growth, elevate procurement performance, and maximize TPV.
• Lead the evaluation of existing contract relationships to identify savings, risk mitigation strategies, and commercial term enhancements.
• Coach team members in contracting, commercial tenders, supplier onboarding, and performance management.
• Coordinate implementation of Category Management strategies across Indovinya sites.
• Develop and manage influential relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate sourcing events, manage supplier communications, and support supplier negotiations and management.
• Engage and influence key internal stakeholders to identify commercial leverage opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Monitor suppliers and external markets to identify opportunities and threats.
• Purchase materials and services considering safety, quality, reliability, and schedule urgency.
• Support Procurement Excellence and implement improvements to Procurement, Contract Management, Master Data, and other key processes.
• Leads operational buying team members and deploys effective performance management measurement tools and improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate highly effective team building and leadership skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

• Negotiation with suppliers of goods and services.
• Process Manufacturing Procurement Education and Training
• Engineering degree or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or related field
• Fluent in English and Spanish

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Chemical industry procurement
• Master’s degree in Business Administration
• CPSM

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Un paquete de compensación competitivo, que incluye:

• Seguro médico
• WellHub / TotalPass
• Seguro de vida
• Y otros beneficios exclusivos

Indovinya is the global specialty chemical and surfactants division of Indorama Ventures, dedicated to delivering high value-added and sustainable solutions that help industries move forward responsibly. With operations across 10 countries, 15 manufacturing locations, and 7 R&D centers worldwide, Indovinya combines deep scientific expertise with strong application know-how to support customers across a broad range of markets. As a leading producer of nonionic surfactants and ethylene oxide in the Americas and one of the largest ethoxylation companies globally, Indovinya serves key industries including Personal Care, Home Care, Crop Solutions, Coatings & Performance Solutions and Energy & Resources. Through close collaboration and tailored innovation, the company develops high-performing solutions designed to meet evolving market needs. Guided by the belief that chemistry can transform the world, Indovinya advances responsible progress by creating solutions that enhance everyday products, enable cleaner energy, improve agricultural efficiency, and promote safer and more sustainable manufacturing practices.