Procurement Representative

Responsibilities

About the Company

EASTMAN LAR DISTRIBUCIÓN S DE CV is a recognized company in the chemical distribution sector in Mexico. With over 20 years of experience in the market, we have distinguished ourselves by offering innovative, high-quality solutions to our clients. We value teamwork, excellence, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Location: This position is located in San Jose Insurgentes, CDMX.

Eastman is driven by a purpose to enhance the quality of life in a material way and a vision to be the world’s leading material innovation company. Our long history of technical expertise in chemical processes and polymer science positions us to provide innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems. This position will support our Global Capital Procurement organization and will interface with a worldwide array of internal stakeholders and external suppliers alike.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes purchase requisition for capital goods and services
• Convert these capital purchase requisitions to Purchase Orders
• Clear blocked items and close capital Purchase Orders
• Initiate and coordinate process for vetting new vendors, work with vendors to clear issues
• Resolve blocked invoice issues
• Serve as the contract’s repository coordinator for Global Capital Procurement
• Execute routine Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal / Quotation for capital goods and services
• Balance multiple project expectations at once
• Exercise a high degree of independent judgment to manage day-to-day vendor relationships
• Identify and implement cost savings and avoidance opportunities without impacting service levels
• Work to minimize the total cost of services
• Understand and champion adherence to internal and external policies, regulations and laws
• Seek to become the expert and source of advice in area of assignment

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business / supply chain preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience preferred.
• Sustainability-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to forge and collaborate with internal customer/external supplier relationships.
• Understanding of contracts and commercial terms
• Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and logistics and basic understanding of supply chain management
• Expertise in SAP and/or SAP-Ariba data processing systems preferred
• Ability to comply with existing/quickly adapt to new processes within the organization; Adaptive to change, uncertain circumstances, and embraces challenges
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in team environment and demonstrate leadership
• Negotiation skills
• Comfortable with conflict
• Presentation skills