Plant MRO Buyer, Silao

Manages activities in accordance with EIS governance rules, purchasing policy, and established processes. Owns the supplier database: responsible for the local supplier database and its evaluation through an assessment process throughout the year.  Responsible for risk management with the support of the finance department (supplier financial health, penetration rate, etc.). Compares MRO costs and purchasing conditions with those of other IES plants.  Compares data and looks for opportunities for improvement.  Contributes to plant synergies by developing conditions with other buyers to leverage volumes and optimize costs.  Manages supplier databases in accordance with PO policies and resolves issues with suppliers. Monitors MRO performance through standard KPIs and is committed to savings.  Reports monthly and declares savings achieved in relation to current processes and standards.  Leads negotiations with suppliers: ensures fair competition among suppliers, makes sure that at least three competitors are compared to provide the best technical solution and lowest cost. Manages the flow of purchase requests and launches the quote request process for the entire plant.  Prepares recommendations and presents them in sourcing.  After approval of the sourcing