Manager Americas Procurement Management Plastics (Saltillo)

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We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead plastics and raw materials sourcing across the Americas (mainly Mexico and Brazil). This role is accountable for strategic supplier management, negotiations, cost savings, contract coverage, and dual sourcing, working closely with Manufacturing and R&D; teams to ensure business continuity and value creation.

This is a manager-level, individual contributor role, reporting directly to a global procurement leader and playing a key role in regional and integral sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities
- Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation activities for plastics and related raw materials across the Americas
- Manage an annual spend of approximately USD 40–50M across a diverse supplier base
- Define and manage the supplier panel, including contract negotiation, payment terms, and performance follow-up
- Drive cost savings initiatives in close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D; teams
- Implement and strengthen dual sourcing strategies, especially for critical materials and suppliers
- Support and negotiate new projects and product launches, including supplier selections and project follow-up
- Lead the integration of new suppliers, ensuring alignment with operational, quality, and business requirements
- Map and continuously assess the supplier portfolio, identifying risks, opportunities Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.mx/empleo/5uy0gx