Confidential Looking for SOURCING MANAGER at Ciudad de México, México Full Time

SOURCING MANAGER

The Sourcing Manager will direct purchase planning for multiple jobs, either project- or account-based. This person will work directly with Business Development, VP of Implementation, external agencies, and suppliers to ensure projects are purchased and executed in a way that ensures high quality and competitive pricing

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and develop a high volume of solution proposals for multiple projects
• Perform procurement and project management for projects, with an understanding of the client’s objectives
• Manage communication channels to ensure smooth workflow
• Oversee specifications for the account to ensure all client requirements, quality expectation, availability, and delivery dates are clear
• Supervise requests for bid specifications and sending bids to selected vendors
• Ensure that savings targets are being hit
• Investigate potential suppliers and make recommendations based on manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and schedule availability
• Assign and prioritize projects, set goals and timelines, and communicate progress to internal management
• Handle disputes with suppliers and partner with our Supplier Relations team
• Manage ongoing reviews of existing accounts to identify improvement opportunities
• Partner with the VP of Implementation to understand the ongoing priorities of the department

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of sourcing and purchasing experience, either in the commercial print industry or with promotional projects and materials
• Strong leadership and direct client interfacing experience
• Strong experience negotiating job costs and schedules with suppliers
• Independent thinking, strong organization, and planning abilities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential
• Proven project management experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly proficient with MS Office software, especially with Excel
• Entrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and succeed
• Experience excelling within fast paced, high energy environments