Procurement Specialist

Objectives of the Position:

The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for the sourcing, negotiation, and ongoing management of raw materials, with a strong emphasis on resins as the most critical spend category for the U.S. and Mexico operations. In addition, the role oversees the procurement of packaging materials and provides structured procurement support for CAPEX-related activities.

Acting as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, the Procurement Specialist ensures cost-optimized purchasing, security of supply, regulatory compliance, and strict alignment with company policies and strategic objectives across both locations. Given the company’s position in a commodity-driven manufacturing environment, cost optimization and commercial excellence are paramount, requiring a rigorous, data-driven, and market-oriented procurement approach.

The position demands strong negotiation capabilities, deep experience in cross-border procurement, and the ability to operate effectively within a multinational industrial context.

Main Tasks:

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for materials, services, and equipment supporting U.S. and Mexico locations.
• Lead and execute supplier negotiations, including pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and service levels.
• Negotiate on behalf of both locations while balancing cost, quality, risk, and supply continuity.
• Develop and maintain preferred supplier agreements and long-term sourcing strategies.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and delivery expectations are met
• Draft, review, and administer contracts, purchase agreements, and amendments in coordination with Legal and Finance
• Monitor supplier compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Support supplier audits and corrective actions when required.

Operational Purchasing

• Coordinate cross-border purchasing, including import/export requirements, Incoterms, and logistics considerations.
• Resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, delivery, or invoicing.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align procurement with production and business needs.
• Support new product introductions, supplier qualifications, and change management initiatives.
• Communicate clearly across departments and geographic locations to ensure alignment and transparency.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze spend data and supplier performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to procurement.

Responsibility:

• Internal further training of subordinate employees
• Achievement of quality and quantity objectives
• Compliance with work processes and documentation as well as adherence to statutory and internal regulations for production sites

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Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Experience

• 3–5 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience negotiating supplier agreements and contracts.
• Experience supporting cross-border procurement between the U.S. and Mexico strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills
• Working knowledge of international purchasing, Incoterms, customs, and logistics.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to analyze data and make cost-driven, strategic decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across locations and time zones.

Personal Qualities:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with supplier audits and quality system requirements (ISO, GMP, etc.)
• Familiarity with manufacturing commodities
• Professional, ethical, and detail-oriented
• Persistent/Tenacious/Steadfast
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Collaborative and effective in cross-functional, multicultural environment
• Support, demonstrate and promote corvaglia closures usa values including attributes such as Integrity, Collaboration, Diversity, Curiosity, and Hustle