Direct Materials Category Manager (Temporary - 6 months)

Direct Materials Category Manager (Temporary – 6 months)

Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Contract Type: Fixed‑term (6 months)

Job Purpose: Ensure the availability of Direct Materials at optimal cost through sourcing strategies aligned with PMI requirements and external market conditions. Lead regional Source‑to‑Contract activities to deliver agility, cost efficiency, supply security, and sustainability. Key outcomes include strategy preparation and deployment, accurate budgeting, material cost management, supplier performance, responsible supplier base development, productivity initiatives, risk management, and the handling of commercial claims.

Accountabilities

Category Management

• Category Strategy Deployment
• Lead and/or implement regional and/or global sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Drive data‑driven sourcing activities, including competitive bidding processes, supplier negotiations, vol...