ANALYST 1, PROCUREMENT 

LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA),  Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 8036 | JOB GRADE: 13  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manage assigned category to meet the daily tactical objectives and strategy execution to satisfy the needs of our internal and external customers. Mainly responsible for tracking and resolving all daily activities that come up within each category and drive resolution across all functions. Duties performed under close supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure prices are accurate and up to date in the system at all times.
• Assist in invoicing and payment issues, ensuring timely resolution of payment and pricing discrepancies and taking corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Assist Strategic Sourcing Buyers with day-to-day execution of projects and responsibilities.
• Support the plants with expediting open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of all commodities.
• Assist in maintaining data integrity in all procurement files.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQ) process.
• Analyze quotations - assist in obtaining capital appropriations.
• Support global change management process to ensure timelines are met.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of procurement strategies.

• Strong working knowledge of database & query software.
• Familiar with product/markets and processes.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 1-3 years of previous experience as a Data Analyst, Accounts Payable, Buyer within a manufacturing-based industry preferred.
• Prior experience in global procurement organization with usage of SAP preferred.
• Must have demonstrated experience and ability to gain proven results.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work across all functions and Bendix locations. 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities as necessary.
• Problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills; creative and innovative thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starter, possessing high degree of self-motivation.
• Good goal attainment orientation with a team focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of other software packages such as SAP.

What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym