Purchasing Supervisor

About our company Confie is the largest independent personal lines insurance agency and broker in the United States—serving customers nationwide. In 2010, we established our Shared Services Center in Tijuana, Baja California, creating a world-class operation built to efficiently support our customers, drive innovation, and develop exceptional talent. Since then, our Mexico operation has become a vital extension of our organization, strengthening the work that powers our U.S. business and elevating the experience of customers across all 50 states. Today, more than 1,800 team members—both on-site and remote—help fuel our success with a focus on quality, consistency, and operational excellence. Our growth reflects a deep investment in technology, continuous improvement, and—most importantly—our people. We foster an inclusive, fast-paced, and collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to grow and build long-term careers with a company shaping the future of insurance. Learn more at www.confiemx.com Overview Coordinate the purchasing of materials and services by the company´s different departments (Mexico and the United States). Market research and analyze the potential vendors; negotiating contracts, terms, and prices; managing the procurement process from sourcing to delivery; monitoring and evaluating the performance of suppliers/vendors; identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to optimize procurement processes and reduce expenses. Requirements Bachelor's degree. 5+ years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or equivalent. Advanced English Level (B2+). Project estimation knowledge. Advanced planning, organizational, and prioritization skills. Activities Superiorly organized and manages work with good priority and complete task efficiency. To plan, manage, and execute the department requirements to avoid operational risks due to a lack of materials and/or services. Excellent bargaining of price, term, and condition. Establish effective relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure early involvement and effective project coordination. Identity costs out opportunities. Carry out comparative studies between suppliers, analyzing price, quality, and delivery time. Development, assessment, and inspection of new and current vendors. Participate in suppliers’ price and contract negotiations. Select and manage suppliers based on transparent and fair procedures through a standardized bidding and quotation process. Secure cost competitiveness by organizing the optimal vendor pool and selecting suppliers who provide good quality and the best price conditions through competition. Ensure adherence to procedures, policies, regulations, best practices, and continuous improvement. Analyze and monitor market trends and recommend alternative suppliers where appropriate/benchmarking. Administration and analysis of contracts and purchase orders. Evaluate supplier performance and recommend solutions for cost savings, on-time deliveries, and overall quality. Attending to necessities and business priorities for a prompt response, keeping communication with support areas in Mexico and the United States. Market and industry knowledge (according to purchase category). Maintain and coordinate with Accounts Payable & Financial Department budgetary control (OPEX & CAPEX) Ensure that all purchase orders are accurately recorded in the Budgetary Control Report/OPEX & CAPEX (Purchase MX) Supervise and guide the procurement team, manage workload, and coach them to build a high-performing team. Develop sourcing strategies and identify new suppliers to secure the best quality goods and services at competitive prices Benefits Competitive weekly salary · Excellent location (Zona Río, Tijuana) · Legal benefits · Christmas bonus · Savings fund · Profit sharing (PTU) · Vacation days · Vacation premium · Extra paid days off · Private medical insurance and preventative care · Friendly work environment · Financing and discounts at local restaurants and coffee shops · Growth opportunities