Descripción de la oferta
At MAXAM, we are looking for a Category Manager – Raw Materials to join our Purchasing team. Own budget control and cost management , driving and delivering cost-saving initiatives aligned with company targets.
Lead supplier management , contract negotiation, long-term partnership development with global suppliers and performance evaluation.
Manage critical supply situations at a global level, requiring agility, responsiveness, and strong decision-making.
Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration or a related field , with the technical aptitude to understand specifications and industrial processes.
~2 – 5 years proven experience in procurement, sourcing or technical buying in an industrial or civil works environments.
~ Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment .
~ High level of English proficiency (C1) & Spanish ; other languages will be a plus.
~ Experience managing strategic sourcing activities across key direct material categories, with exposure to commodity-driven and market-indexed categories such as chemicals, petroleum-derived products, metals, packaging-related supplies, and other business-critical industrial inputs.
Genuine curiosity to understand industrial processes and business models.
Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
