PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Lead and develop the corporate procurement and sourcing strategy, ensuring the best conditions in terms of cost, quality, service, financing, and delivery for the organization.
Key responsibilities
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Design and implement the corporate procurement and sourcing strategy.
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Define and manage Strategic Sourcing, negotiation, and supplier development strategies.
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Lead negotiations with domestic and international suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, quality, credit terms, lead times, and service conditions.
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Identify opportunities for savings, procurement consolidation, and cost optimization.
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Coordinate and supervise the corporate procurement team.
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Establish policies, procedures, KPIs, and controls for the procurement function.
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Consolidate purchasing requirements across different business units to achieve economies of scale.
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Develop, evaluate, and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with strategic suppliers.
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Manage and develop the supplier base, evaluating performance, risks, quality, service, and commercial conditions.
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Participate in the identification and development of alternative suppliers to reduce supply risks.
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Oversee and ensure the proper execution of import and international trade processes, coordinating suppliers, customs brokers, and internal departments.
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Analyze import costs, logistics, tariffs, transit times, and international purchasing conditions.
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Monitor procurement KPIs, savings, supplier performance, delivery times, and commercial conditions.
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Prepare executive reports for Management regarding results, savings, risks, and sourcing opportunities.
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Drive standardization and continuous improvement of procurement processes across the Business Units.
Experience
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3+ years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or purchasing.
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Experience leading teams.
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Experience negotiating with domestic and international suppliers.
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Proven experience in imports and international trade.
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Experience managing corporate or multi-site procurement.
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Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
Languages
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Advanced English is mandatory, with the ability to conduct negotiations and review contracts, quotations, and documentation with international suppliers.
Technical Knowledge
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Strategic Sourcing.
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Negotiation and supplier development.
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Domestic and international procurement.
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Imports and international trade.
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Incoterms.
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Import costs and international logistics.
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Supplier evaluation and qualification.
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Contracts and commercial agreements.
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Cost analysis and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
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Procurement KPIs and savings.
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ERP systems and analytical tools; Power BI is preferred.
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Advanced Excel.
