PR Buyer Mexico

PR Buyer Mexico

Date: Apr 13, 2026

Responsibilities

• Drives implementation of actions resulting from suppliers’ performances improvement programs (QDCIS) and Supplier Collaboration program;
• Executes the sourcing strategy at local level and is the interface with local suppliers, planning, site quality and R&D departments;
• Acts as the key procurement interface with local stakeholders and first escalation interface to handle local supply issues.
• Manages local, plant specific suppliers and related SLAs.
• Support Regional Procurement manager in IBP meetings, such as SOE and PMR
• Supports Continuous Improvement projects; aiming to improve end-to-end processes in Procurement; interfacing with Integrated Supply Chain / quality / R&D / global Sourcing

Key Activities

• Identifies opportunities and contributes to and leads local projects, aiming to optimize MoQ, ordering volumes, lead times, payment terms etc
• Drives local change management with regards to QDCIS projects, supports and drives Value Engineering savings projects locally.
• Drives Material cost reduction initiatives locally
• Implements the sourcing strategy on site/BU (or country) level
• Communicates the local requirements to regional or global sourcing teams
• Conducts commercial negotiations and manages relationships with suppliers managed by the regional procurement organization (if delegated by a Sourcing Manager / Director)
• Support the price change management for material requirements in their geographical scope, including creation or maintenance requests for purchasing info-records / outline agreements (for new and existing materials).
• Interacts with local stakeholders at site: Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, RD&I, Local Commercial Organization
• Acts as the first escalation interface to handle site related supplier issues
• Manages local, plant specific suppliers and related SLAs

Qualifications / Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field or equivalent work experience
• Master’s Degree and/or Procurement accreditation will be an asset
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a local purchasing or supply chain role with an international understanding
• Fluency in English

General Skills

• Good communication, presenting and interpersonal skills, problem solving, project management, team working/building.
• Ability to deliver significant sustainable business results and being an ambassador of a cultural change.
• Problem Solving – Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and provides solutions in complex situations.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; recognize, initiate projects, prepare cost analysis and lead from implementation to conclusion; asks for and offers help when needed.

Functional Skills

• Spend categorization and analysis
• Selection & Negotiation
• Supplier Performance Measurement
• Contracting and Contract Management

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.