About this Position
This role ensures alignment with regional and general category objectives and drives sustainable value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier portfolio optimization, risk management, end-to-end cost optimization, and delivery of financial procurement KPIs. The position also supports long-term business growth, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives across the region.
What you´ll do
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with global category objectives.
- Identify sourcing opportunities and drive competitive bidding processes.
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry dynamics to support category decisions.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and governance requirements
Cost Optimization & Financial Performance
- Deliver productivity targets, savings initiatives, and other procurement financial KPIs.
- Lead end-to-end cost optimization initiatives, including material, logistics, and process opportunities.
- Monitor category spend and identify value creation opportunities across LATAM.
Supplier Portfolio & Relationship Management
- Manage supplier selection, evaluation, and performance processes.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Drive supplier development, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Risk Management & Business Continuity
- Assess supply risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
- Support crisis management activities and ensure supply resilience.
- Monitor market volatility, capacity constraints, and geopolitical or operational risks.
Project Execution & Transformation
- Lead procurement-related projects and cross-functional initiatives.
- Support digitalization, process improvement, and transformation programs.
- Ensure timely execution of sourcing projects and contract implementation.
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
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