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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Strategic Procurement and Category Management, with a strong focus on supplier and contract management, advanced negotiation techniques, and compliance with governance standards. Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance through KPIs, and optimize costs while ensuring quality and sustainability.
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Strategic ProcurementCategory ManagementAdvanced Negotiation TechniquesSupplier ManagementKPI Management
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingTotal Cost of OwnershipFinancial AnalysisContract LawGovernance and Compliance
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipResults-Oriented CultureContinuous Development
Tools & Technologies
SAP MMCoupaAribaAdvanced ExcelPower BI
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s DegreePostgraduate Degree or MBA
Industry Keywords
ProcurementCategory ManagementSupplier PerformanceCompliance PracticesCost Optimization
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Coordinate the development and execution of sourcing and category management strategies, aligning procurement with the needs of internal client areas and organizational objectives
- Lead and develop the team of buyers and category managers, fostering high performance, continuous development, KPI-driven management, and a results-oriented culture
- Lead Strategic Sourcing processes and highly complex negotiations
- Ensure the competitiveness of the supplier base through supplier prospecting, qualification, development, performance evaluation, and risk management
- Manage strategic contracts and commercial agreements, monitoring performance indicators, SLAs, contract terms, and fulfillment of obligations
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, governance standards, and compliance practices
- Monitor financial and operational targets, including savings, productivity, quality, delivery timelines, compliance, and supplier performance
- Partner with internal client areas, management, and executive leadership to identify opportunities for value creation, cost optimization, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Promote the appropriate use of corporate procurement tools and systems, ensuring data quality and process standardization
- Support management in the strategic planning of the function, process evolution, governance enhancement, and sustainable results generation
- Address challenges related to price volatility, supplier availability, tax and regulatory changes, and the balance among cost, quality, service, risk, and sustainability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Accounting, Logistics, or a related field
- Postgraduate degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Business Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field is desirable
- Proven experience in Strategic Procurement and Category Management/Strategic Sourcing
- Experience leading teams
- Experience in strategic negotiations and managing highly complex contracts
- Knowledge of Strategic Sourcing
- Knowledge of Category Management
- Advanced negotiation techniques
- Supplier and contract management
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Financial analysis applied to procurement
- Taxation as it applies to procurement
- Contract law
- Governance and compliance
- KPI and target management
- SAP MM
- Procurement and sourcing platforms such as Coupa, Ariba, or similar tools
- Advanced Excel
- Power BI is desirable
- Advanced English is desirable, depending on the scope of the role
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Telemedicine
- Prescription medication assistance*
- Mental health support and 24-hour Pilar program
- TotalPass and wellness programs*
- Childcare or nanny assistance*
- School supplies assistance*
- VC and Your Baby Program*
- Extended parental leave*
- Year-end benefits*
- Meal vouchers, food vouchers, and on-site cafeteria
- Transportation vouchers, company shuttle, or parking*
- Life insurance
- Private pension plan*
- Variable compensation*
- Birthday day off*
- Long-service recognition program
- The benefits package may vary depending on the business, work location, position, collective bargaining agreement, and eligibility rules.
