Direct Materials Category Manager (Temporary - 6 Months)

Direct Materials Category Manager (Temporary – 6 months)Location: Mexico City, MexicoContract Type: Fixed‐term (6 months)Job Purpose: Ensure the availability of Direct Materials at optimal cost through sourcing strategies aligned with PMI requirements and external market conditions.Lead regional Source‐to‐Contract activities to deliver agility, cost efficiency, supply security, and sustainability.Key outcomes include strategy preparation and deployment, accurate budgeting, material cost management, supplier performance, responsible supplier base development, productivity initiatives, risk management, and the handling of commercial claims.AccountabilitiesCategory ManagementCategory Strategy DeploymentLead and/or implement regional and/or global sourcing strategies for assigned categories.Drive data‐driven sourcing activities, including competitive bidding processes, supplier negotiations, volume projections, terms and conditions, and logistical inputs.Manage vendor portfolio optimiza...