Source to Pay Specialist - North America (Guadalajara)

Source to Pay Specialist
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Shape the future of sourcing in a global organization that powers progress.

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our future. Every day, our team helps responsibly mobilize the earth’s resources—supporting mining, infrastructure, and communities worldwide.
With over 13,000 employees globally and a legacy dating back to 1874, Orica is the world leader in mining and civil blasting. Today, we’re accelerating the future through digital innovation, automation, and smarter supply chains—and we’re looking for talented sourcing professionals to join us on that journey.

About The Role – 38130 - Source to Pay Specialist (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico)

We’re excited to add a Source to Pay Specialist to our North America Supply Chain team. In this role, you’ll support sourcing strategy and execution across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico—helping ensure a reliable, cost effective, and sustainable supply base.

You’ll partner closely with internal teams and external suppliers, balancing strategic sourcing work with hands on execution. Your contributions will directly support operational continuity, supplier performance, and long term category strategy across direct materials such as initiation systems, high explosives, packaging, and films.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, suppliers, and operations—and want visibility across a regional supply network—this role offers meaningful impact and development.

What you will be doing

Safety, Health, Environment & Security (SHES)
•    Support sourcing activities in alignment with Orica’s safety and environmental standards
•    Promote responsible and compliant sourcing practices
•    Adhere to procurement policies and applicable regulatory requirements

Strategic Sourcing & Category Support
•    Assist in developing and executing sourcing strategies across North America 
•    Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify cost, risk, and continuity opportunities 
•    Support supplier diversification and dual sourcing initiatives 
•    Participate in supplier negotiations and agreement implementation

Supplier Management
•    Build strong, professional relationships with key suppliers
•    Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance tracking
•    Partner with quality and technical teams to resolve supplier‑related issues

Sourcing Execution
•    Lead or support RFx processes and supplier evaluations
•    Analyze cost structures and identify savings or efficiency opportunities
•    Coordinate with stakeholders to align sourcing decisions and timelines
•    Support contract execution and ongoing supplier governance

Cross-Functional Collaboration
•    Work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance
•    Coordinate with regional and global teams for alignment and transparency
•    Contribute to continuous improvement and supply risk mitigation initiatives

What you will bring

•    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
•    3–6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles
•    Experience working with suppliers in an industrial or manufacturing environment
•    Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel; ERP experience (SAP preferred)
•    Exposure to sourcing strategies, RFx processes, and supplier negotiations
•    Strong communication and relationship‑building skills across cultures and regions
•    You must be able to communicate in English at a professional level, due to the interactions throughout the United States and Canada. 
•    Ability to balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day execution

Role Details 

•    Hybrid role: minimum 3 days per week onsite in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
•    Individual contributor (no direct reports)
•    Key stakeholders include regional operations, global category teams, manufacturing, and external suppliers

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace. 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.