KAVAK is the number one e-commerce in the purchase and sale of pre-owned vehicles and the private startup with the highest valuation in Latam. Kavak is also the first Unicorn Company in the history of Mexico, but its current value is US$8.7B, that is, almost 9 unicorns together. Our team is the number one priority. We like to imagine the impossible and work together to achieve it. We are disruptive, proactive, loyal and ambitious.KAVAK has been operating in Latin America over the last years and has been growing exponentially, our goal is global. We have more than 7,000 Kavakes on the team and growing, and as part of this accelerated growth we want to make sure we surround ourselves with the best talent to strengthen us to continue building the technology, processes and products that will allow us to transform the automotive market around the world. What will be your mission?

• Responsible for the procurement of all material & services necessary mainly in the categories of automotive spare parts & 3rd party services like PDR, Detailing
• Define spare parts strategy & lead the spare parts team under this strategy
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with all internal cross functional partners mainly with Operations Team
• Design and implement needs and supplier portfolio (research, identify, evaluate) with internal business partners
• Negotiate with suppliers on cost, quality, payment and delivery terms
• Develop, execute, and analyze RFx’s, manage contracts & make documentations in line with Company Policy and procedures
• Monitor, manage and report on the basis of related KPI’s

What are we looking for?

• Graduated from related undergraduate or associate degree departments of universities
• 5+ years of experience in procurement in spare parts & 3rd party services
• ERP Management
• Negotiation skills to deal with vendors of different categories & aiming always for the best results
• Able to adapt to an environment that requires fast-paced and intensive relationship management
• Good team member, smiling and caring with a positive attitude
• Proven project management and prioritization skills (Knowing how to control project expectations in terms of scope, time, quality and budget)
• Self-learner with an Entrepreneurship and Commercial sense
• Advanced level of English
• Good level of MS Office programs (Especially MS-Excel knowledge is an asset)

What we offer?

• Working in a global environment
• Encouraging System to learn and develop yourself with both freedom and responsibilities
• Fast and Flexible Career Opportunities

Do you want to be part of this story? Apply now!