Job Location
MEXICO CITY GENERAL OFFICEJob Description
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.
• Job Overview:
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 timeJob Number
R000153344Job Segmentation
Experienced ProfessionalsSkills Required
- Minimum 3 years experience in manufacturing operations
- Technical knowledge of equipment maintenance
- Capacity planning experience
- Knowledge of operational metrics (throughput, reliability)
- Supplier and contract manufacturing management
- Project management skills for cross-functional initiatives
- Familiarity with quality audit processes and corrective action follow-up
- Experience with supplier payment governance and documentation
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently to supplier sites in Mexico
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills for documentation and timelines
- Proactive problem-solving mindset
- Degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
- Experience with ERP or manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated industries
Procter & Gamble Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Procter & Gamble and has not been reviewed or approved by Procter & Gamble.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision offerings alongside life and disability options. Mental-health and practical support are reinforced through an EAP that includes confidential counseling and other advisory services.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened through profit sharing and retirement-plan access, creating a longer-term wealth-building component beyond base pay. Stock-related programs (such as share purchase and matching structures) further contribute to perceived retirement and savings value.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, including fully paid leave for new parents and additional recovery time for birth mothers. Family-oriented time-off options and caregiving supports add to the sense of comprehensive support across life stages.
Procter & Gamble Insights
What We Do
Procter & Gamble Company is an American multi-national consumer goods corporation. P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company 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 through billion dollar brands. 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. As a "build from within" organization, we see 95% of our people start at an entry level and progress through the organization. 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.
