Buyer Raw Materials & Chemicals Cluster North (Temporary) Introduction The Buyer is responsible for operate the Global and Regional Procurement Managers negotiations for raw materials & chemicals for North Cluster (Consumer Tissue, Professional Hygiene and Personal Care) for Mexico & Dominican Republic. About the Role Responsible for purchasing goods and services across locations (plants and offices). He/she performs tactical procurement activities in alignment with the sourcing strategy while ensuring high-quality master data management. We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk. What You Will Do Manage risk and lead negotiations for all local categories across locations, using appropriate e-sourcing tools and techniques. Ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place in accordance to procurement policies and procedures. Achieve savings targets for Price Negotiations and Material Rationalization for the sites Elaborate pricing forecasts of their categories Support Business Partnering to drive continuous improvement through cost saving projects, organizing trials, implementing supplier changes and tracking savings Support Planning Team in case supplier issues on fill rate, deliveries, additional capacities, etc. Ensure compliance with Essity procedures, purchasing policy and financial instructions Actively exchange best practice in the buyer team and identify and execute saving initiatives Highlight opportunities to bundle and contract volumes and review buying channel mapping regularly for the local categories Build sustainable relationships with suppliers Provide insight to improvement system efficiency and escalate supplier to SQM and Category Management and system/process issues to Procurement Excellence to ensure continuous improvement Who You Are Bachelor’s degree - Engineering 3 years of experience in Procurement, mainly materials Communication and negotiation skills Fluent in english for business SAP, Ariba, Excel required What We Can Offer You At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards Location Ecatepec de Morelos, Estado de México. Application End Date: Job Requisition ID: Essity263500 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!