Marelli is looking for a Regional Commodity Specialist to join the Purchasing+ GBS team in the Americas. In this role, you will manage a reliable supplier panel for the Facility Management and Services macro-class, creating sustainable value by integrating external partners to generate competitive advantages. You will be based in Aguascalientes.
What You'll Do
- Analyze Facilities Services needs, Purchase Requests, and Sourcing forecast demands.
- Support Divisional and GBS Buyers in negotiation activity and preparation of necessary documentation.
- Lead preparation and negotiation of HQ or multi-divisional Contracts and/or Framework Agreements; support Divisional ones.
- Interface with Plant Maintenance, Manufacturing, HR, Security, EHS, and Services requesters, providing approved supplier contracts, rates, and terms.
- Approve Supplier nomination process within delegation limits, supporting Buyers to release Purchase Orders.
- Manage key RFQs with Plant Teams, kick off enquiries, analyze quotes, evaluate cost breakdowns for best TCO, and negotiate with suppliers.
- Form and manage a supplier panel with stakeholders to provide access to new/needed technologies and capacities at competitive conditions.
- Define supplier bid lists for new business opportunities in respect of commodity strategies and follow the sourcing process.
What We're Looking For
- Economics or Engineering Degree, International Business education.
- Fluent English and professional proficiency in Spanish.
- 3+ years in International Purchasing or CAPEX/OPEX, preferably in the automotive sector.
- Consolidated experience in Purchasing Indirect or Tier 1 Purchasing.
- US-entering Visa availability for meetings and supplier visits.
Nice to Have
- Portuguese language skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Office suites, expert in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Functional expertise of BPCS, IFS, SAP, and/or JAGGAER eProcurement Platform.
- Ability to work effectively within a global matrixed, multicultural team across Brazil, USA, Mexico.
- Problem-solving and analysis techniques, good communication skills.
- Commercial and Technical Negotiation Skills, Mediation skills, relationship building, conflict management.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, with Travel Availability within the region.
Technical Stack
- MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
- BPCS
- IFS
- SAP
- JAGGAER eProcurement Platform
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Purchasing+ Marelli GBS team, reporting to the Americas Head of Indirect Purchasing.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hybrid work model for work-life balance.
- Support in onboarding and further training.
- Fast-paced, supportive, high-performing international team.
Work Mode
This position follows a hybrid work model and is based in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Marelli is an equal opportunity employer.
