Sr Buyer, Commercial Indirect Procurement, Americas

About Us

Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than

a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

Our planet is the home we all share. So how we do business matters. Our inclusive and empowering culture, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to having a positive impact on the planet are integral to our business strategy.

LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.

A home for everyone.

Overview

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Responsibilities

The Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist position is a key role within our strategic plan for the LIXIL Indirect Procurement organization. This role is specifically responsible for leading and executing the sourcing strategy for the Marketing category across the Americas region (USA, Canada, and Mexico), while also managing key Indirect Business Services categories (such as Logistics, Finance, and HR) exclusively for Mexico. The position operates under a hybrid work model based in Mexico. An enthusiastic self-starter with strong drive to improve existing processes and systems is highly desired. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/long term priorities and exceptional multi-tasking skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, facilitating and managing RFP processes, maintaining supplier relationships, managing project schedules, negotiating agreements and collaborating with internal organizations. In addition, this position must possess strong analytical skills and associated technical skills to analyze spend trends and opportunities for savings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement processes across a broad spectrum of indirect procurement products and services.
• Demonstrated, strong procurement experience specifically managing the Marketing category. Additional solid experience in Logistics, Finance, HR, and/or IT categories is required.
• Experience using the ARIBA modules (Sourcing, Contracts, P2P and SLP) a plus. Experience working with SAP S4/Hana is highly desired
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering presentations to senior management.
• Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and on own initiative.
• Results oriented, innovative, influential and adaptable team player.
• Self-starter with excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills as well as t with the ability to provide quick responses to changes in customer needs.
• Able to build and maintain strong supplier and internal customer relationships. •

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

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At least five years’ experience in Sourcing, Procurement or Supplier Management with proven ownership of Marketing and Corporate Service categories.

· Ability to travel 10% of the time.

· Hybrid Model: Ability to commute to designated local offices/plants (Santa Clara, Tlaxcala, Aguascalientes, or Nuevo Leon) multiple times a week.

· Ability to communicate fluently and professionally in both English and Spanish (Mandatory).

Hiring Range

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EEO Statement

Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo: AS Maquila México S. de R.L. de C.V. y American Standard B&K México, son empleadores que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes que resulten calificados para la posición para la que apliquen, serán considerados para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, lugar de origen, ascendencia, orientación sexual, identidad de género, genética, discapacidad, estado civil, edad, estado civil, estado de salud, condición o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.

The Sourcing/Purchasing Specialist position is a key role within our strategic plan for the LIXIL Indirect Procurement organization. This role is specifically responsible for leading and executing the sourcing strategy for the Marketing category across the Americas region (USA, Canada, and Mexico), while also managing key Indirect Business Services categories (such as Logistics, Finance, and HR) exclusively for Mexico. The position operates under a hybrid work model based in Mexico. An enthusiastic self-starter with strong drive to improve existing processes and systems is highly desired. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/long term priorities and exceptional multi-tasking skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, facilitating and managing RFP processes, maintaining supplier relationships, managing project schedules, negotiating agreements and collaborating with internal organizations. In addition, this position must possess strong analytical skills and associated technical skills to analyze spend trends and opportunities for savings.

• Knowledge of procurement processes across a broad spectrum of indirect procurement products and services.
• Demonstrated, strong procurement experience specifically managing the Marketing category. Additional solid experience in Logistics, Finance, HR, and/or IT categories is required.
• Experience using the ARIBA modules (Sourcing, Contracts, P2P and SLP) a plus. Experience working with SAP S4/Hana is highly desired
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering presentations to senior management.
• Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and on own initiative.
• Results oriented, innovative, influential and adaptable team player.
• Self-starter with excellent planning, prioritization and organizational skills as well as t with the ability to provide quick responses to changes in customer needs.
• Able to build and maintain strong supplier and internal customer relationships. •

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

•

At least five years' experience in Sourcing, Procurement or Supplier Management with proven ownership of Marketing and Corporate Service categories.

· Ability to travel 10% of the time.

· Hybrid Model: Ability to commute to designated local offices/plants (Santa Clara, Tlaxcala, Aguascalientes, or Nuevo Leon) multiple times a week.

· Ability to communicate fluently and professionally in both English and Spanish (Mandatory).