Job Location
MEXICO CITY GENERAL OFFICE
Title of the Position:External Supply Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Position Type:Managerial
• Location:Mexico City (Flexible location within Mexico, with frequent travel to supplier sites)
• Work Hours:Standard hours with a hybrid work model; office days and supplier visits
• Profile:
Strong technical background in manufacturing operations with a minimum of 3 years of experience. Should have knowledge in equipment maintenance, capacity planning, operational metrics, and supplier management. Degrees in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical fields are preferred.
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• Accommodations:At P&G, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you have a disability and require any adjustments or accommodations for our assessments or any stage of the process, you will have the opportunity to briefly describe your needs when applying for the vacancy. Please note, it is important that you do not complete any assessments until we have contacted you to assist with any accommodation required.
• Are you an experienced manufacturing professional passionate about driving external supply strategies and improving operational efficiency? Do you excel in building collaborative relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams? Then this is the perfect job for you.
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This managerial role focuses on supporting and leading manufacturing operations with external suppliers in Mexico. You will oversee key areas such as capacity optimization, equipment maintenance, and loss reduction, ensuring timely and quality delivery of orders. The position requires frequent interaction and travel to supplier sites in Mexico City to strengthen relationships, understand their supply chains, and identify improvement opportunities. You will also coordinate cross-functional projects related to materials, audits, and payment governance to maintain operational continuity and compliance.
Job Qualifications
• Key Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day operational engagement with external suppliers to ensure on-time, in-full delivery of orders according to planning parameters
Identify and analyze operational inefficiencies, losses, and equipment performance issues; propose and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with suppliers on technical discussions about manufacturing metrics such as throughput, reliability, and capacity enhancements
Coordinate and lead cross-functional projects including material changes, supplier audits, and quality action plans
Maintain governance over supplier payment processes ensuring timely and accurate execution with required documentation
Support quality and stewardship teams during supplier audits and follow-up on corrective action plans
• Hard Skills:
Experience in manufacturing operations
Technical knowledge of equipment maintenance, capacity planning, and operational metrics
Supplier and contract manufacturing management
Project management skills for cross-functional initiatives
Familiarity with quality audit processes and payment governance
• Soft Skills:
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Strong organizational skills to manage meeting minutes, documentation, and timelines
Proactive problem-solving mindset to identify and drive operational improvements
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Nice to Have Skills:
Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated industries
Experience with ERP or manufacturing execution systems
• Important Note for Candidates:
Before submitting your application, we encourage you to review our Hiring Process and Assessment Information Familiarizing yourself with this content will help you prepare for online assessments and enhance your chances of success.
• What We Offer:
Responsibilities from Day 1, allowing you to take ownership of your projects
Continuous mentorship from passionate colleagues and formal training opportunities
A dynamic and supportive work environment that promotes agility and work/life balance
Flexibility in arranging your work schedule based on personal needs
A competitive salary and benefits package
• About Us:
P&G serves consumers worldwide with a strong portfolio of trusted brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Crest®, Gillette®, Pampers®, and Tide®. Our community operates in approximately 70 countries. For more information about us and our brands, please visit www.pg.com
Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
R000153344
Job Segmentation
Experienced Professionals
P&G was founded more than 185 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®.
The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers.
There is no single equation for success at P&G, because no two P&G people or careers are alike. Just as we strive to deliver a superior consumer experience, we aim to deliver a superior employee value equation as well. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world.
Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. That's why we don't have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods: you’ll be able—and encouraged—to dive right in from Day 1. Join us and help make life better through meaningful work that makes an impact from Day 1.
