Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Assist in the implementation and management of daily Source-to-Pay processes encompassing sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and payment operations.

• Adhere to and aid in documenting procurement policies and controls that align with corporate standards.

• Ensure the integrity of S2P platform data, facilitate workflow execution, and support user adoption.

• Contribute to contract lifecycle management activities, which include tracking, renewals, and the off-boarding of suppliers.

• Maintain the centralized contract repository, ensuring that agreements remain current, compliant, and subject to audit.

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to collect documentation and facilitate contract execution.

• Track contract milestones and identify renewals, expirations, and any compliance gaps.

• Assist in RFx processes, vendor evaluations, supplier onboarding, and performance reviews of suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and cost metrics.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and assist in savings reporting.

• Ensure adherence to three-way matching, approval workflows, and internal audit requirements.

• Maintain dashboards for procurement that track spending, savings, cycle times, and compliance metrics.

• Support the administration of the S2P platform and assist stakeholders in navigation and usage.

• Identify potential for process automation or reduction of manual efforts.

• Act as a procurement liaison for Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and HR teams based in the US.

• Compile data summaries, reports, and documentation to inform procurement decisions and updates for leadership.

• Communicate effectively in English with US-based stakeholders to resolve issues and gather necessary information.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline (Licenciatura in an applicable field accepted).

• 2–4 years of pertinent experience in procurement, purchasing, or vendor coordination.

• Practical experience in supporting Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and/or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including direct system usage and workflow execution.

• Understanding of supplier coordination, requisition-to-PO workflows, invoice matching, and compliance with audit standards.

• Experience with at least one Source-to-Pay platform such as Zip, Ivalua, Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer.

• Familiarity with SaaS vendor management, including tracking subscriptions, coordinating licenses, or managing contract renewals.

• Proficient in Excel and data management, able to create and maintain reports and support business case development.

• Full professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required.

• Must align core working hours with US Central or Eastern time zones, necessitating a minimum of 6 hours overlap with US business hours.

• A reliable high-speed internet connection is essential.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

• Candidates must possess legal authorization to work in Mexico.

• Candidates must not require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Preferred qualifications: Experience with Zip, familiarity with category management principles, and a background in technology or SaaS companies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-subsidized premiums.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Designated time off for volunteering.

• Bonterra 401(k) plan featuring a 3% company match.

• A comprehensive benefits package that supports health, well-being, and personal growth.

• Bonuses, incentives, and equity may be included in the overall rewards package.