Commodity Specialist (Tijuana)

The Commodity Specialist will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach. They will have high visibility and growth potential in an In‑Direct Procurement role working on integral commodities with key stakeholders.

General Responsibilities

• Leads collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria.
• Leads activities as required cross‑functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing.
• Leads in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards best practices.
• Responsible for delivering corporate‑aligned procurement objectives supporting the company’s strategic vision.
• Leads the implementation of communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners and suppliers.
• Leads supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning.

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results.
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity.
• Self‑accountable to achieving goals and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and external customers.