Purchasing Service Centre Leader (Supply Chain)

Location: 54060 Tlalnepantla, Estado de México, Mexico

Company

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, provides mission-critical flow control solutions, including mechanical seals, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies for energy and process industries.

What you will do

• Lead a regionally focused team within the Purchasing Service Centre and support the PSC Manager with transactional purchasing across multiple sites.
• Coach, develop, and structure a diverse purchasing team while promoting Standard Work and an inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Align suppliers with purchase order specifications and delivery terms.
• Ensure materials and subcontract services support production, sales, and aftermarket operations across the assigned regions.
• Manage purchasing costs, execute category strategies, and contribute to working capital improvements.
• Manage daily priorities and operational issues, escalating to procurement leadership when appropriate.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience leading and building diverse teams, both directly and remotely.
• Procurement or supply chain certification such as APICS, CPIM, or CIPS, a bachelor's degree, or demonstrable success in a similar role.
• Strong analytical, planning, and Lean problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and A3 methodologies.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages and Power BI.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, manufacturing operations, supply contracts, supplier management, and the purchase-to-pay cycle.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Work within a global network spanning more than 50 countries.
• Inclusive workplace grounded in equality, ethics, and diversity.
• No recruitment fees or other costs are charged to candidates.