Objective: The Procurement Operation Support role provides administrative and operational support to the Procurement, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure timely execution of documentation, supplier follow-up, reporting, and controls. The role supports compliance with internal policies and contributes to cost control, plant continuity, and shutdown readiness. Main Responsibilities include: Safety <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Complies with the CEMEX Global Health & Safety Policies to ensure zero accidents or incidents; Promotes and manages safety within the Procurement Department.</li> </ul> Contract Administration <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ensure legal agreements are obtained, tracked, and renewed/updated on time; coordinate with Legal, Procurement negotiators, and stakeholders to close gaps and maintain valid documentation.</li> </ul> Insurance Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ensure required contract insurances are requested, received, verified (validity, coverage, and compliance), and filed on time; escalate risks or pending items in advance of contract execution.</li> </ul> Vendor Statements <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Assist with outstanding statement requests, reconciliation support, and follow-up with suppliers and Finance to ensure accounts are up to date and exceptions are resolved promptly.</li> </ul> Vendor Portal Support <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support suppliers with vendor portal access and account issues; respond to questions, track open tickets, and follow up until closure to ensure smooth transactional flow.</li> </ul> Procurement Reporting <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Create and maintain a weekly/monthly procurement follow-up report including: Number of POs created, PRs pending creation, agreements pending update/renewal, and status by negotiator; drive follow-ups and ensure visibility for management decisions.</li> </ul> Logistics Cost Control <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support Logistics initiatives to reduce extra logistics expenses (e.g., demurrage, storage, overtime, expedite fees) through tracking, timely documentation, root-cause follow-up, and action plans.</li> </ul> Warehouse Controls <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Coordinate and perform random audits to verify store integrity (documentation, bin accuracy, labelling, and housekeeping); document findings and coordinate corrective actions with Warehouse leadership.</li> </ul> Shutdown Readiness <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain and follow up the full kitting list for shutdown activities; coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, and Maintenance to confirm availability and delivery dates; escalate shortages early.</li> </ul> Expediting & Deliveries <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Follow up the expediting file and verify deliveries for admixtures and packing materials; track supplier commitments, delivery performance, and exceptions; provide timely updates to operations.</li> </ul> Policies & Procedures <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Complies with CEMEX Code of Ethics; Complies with the CEMEX Global Procurement Policy and related controls (P2P, documentation, and audit requirements).</li> </ul> Operational Support – Market Intelligence & Supplier Onboarding <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support market intelligence activities through identification, assessment, and onboarding coordination of new suppliers (local and international); collect required documentation, validate data completeness, and support negotiators during supplier qualification processes.</li> </ul> Expediting of Local Purchase Orders (POs) <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Expedite local Purchase Orders exceeding defined monetary thresholds or classified as critical; track supplier commitments, delivery dates, and constraints; escalate risks and delays proactively to ensure continuity of operations.</li> </ul> Spot Purchase Order Creation <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Create spot Purchase Orders for specific, one-time procurement needs, ensuring no overlap with responsibilities assigned to other negotiators; validate pricing, documentation, and compliance with procurement policies prior to issuance.</li> </ul> Unit Price Analysis <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Conduct unit price comparisons and trend analysis across suppliers, contracts, and purchase orders; identify variances, cost-saving opportunities, or anomalies and communicate findings to the Procurement team.</li> </ul> Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Analyze procurement and supplier data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; issue recommendations, alerts, or insights to management and negotiators; monitor supplier agreements, Purchase Requisitions (PRs), and operational efficiency metrics.</li> </ul> Required Education / Expertise / Skills: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or any related field</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel – Advanced)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong attention to detail and data integrity</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Great planning and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in warehouse controls, inventory and audit practices</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in project management or following up in projects</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Effective communication and customer service skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and in teams</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and Power BI will be an asset</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Schedule flexibility</li> </ul> Required Experience: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Minimum experience of 5 years Procurement and Supply Chain operations including contract documentation (agreements/insurances), supplier follow-up, purchase order/PR administration, logistics coordination support, and warehouse controls/audits.</li> </ul> Diversity and Inclusion at CEMEX At CEMEX, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and do business. We respect diversity and embrace inclusion and non-discrimination for all talented individuals, regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnic origin, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity/paternity, or nationality. We promote a culture of equity for building a sustainable business and for the well-being and development of CEMEX employees.

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