Procurement Leader

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The procurement leader develops and implement procurement strategies to meet the company objectives through a strong leadership and teamwork relationship. Is the responsible for establishing and implementing strategic plans to support short and long term company goals through the development of the supplier base, managing and controlling procurement business risks, improving quality, delivery, and inventory performance, reducing total costs to contribute with the company to its profitability and leadership within the sector.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Responsible for supplier relationship management and risk assessment.

2. Develop and Implement appropriate risk mitigation plans.

3. Responsible for negotiations and contracting.

4. Develop robust category strategies that reduce supply base, reduce dependence on single/sole sourced suppliers, deliver continuity of supply, and provide for annual cost reductions.

5. Deliver annual VIP (cost reductions) and PPV objectives at category and plant levels. Jointly, with supplier quality, address supplier quality issues timely.

6. Purchasing Leader will facilitate the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize the company position in terms of quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost.

7. Purchasing Leader will work to mitigate risk and continuously work to develop and improve supplier systems and processes.

8. Continuous search of new suppliers and technology outstanding. (Executer / Making Decision)

9. Create productivity projects pipeline through the different areas and the GP team. (Making Decision)

10. Manage the team to ensure the delivery of Cashflow benefits (AOP, +90 days Payment Terms) (Making Decisions)

11. Manage the team to ensure new enable and develop suppliers (Global/Local) (Making Decisions)

12. Manage and develop relevant SLA´s for each categories. (Providing Consultation)

13. Lead and coach the people in the procurement team to create benchpipeline.

14. Responsible for leveraging technology and purchasing power to reduce the overall cost of ownership and acquisition through strategic negotiation and optimization of supplier agreements.

15. Procurement Leader will have overall responsibility for leading a team in the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities, in support of business objectives for cycle/response time, quality assurance, technology/new product development, risk mitigation, and total cost.

16. Provide strategies that extend through the full supply chain

17. Effectively manages long-term relationships with national and global suppliers and internal stakeholders.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Graduated in Business, Administration, Commerce, Economics or Engineering degrees. MBA is desirable
- Proven experience in similar positions in manufacturing companies within the Procurement processes (strategic sourcing, negotiations, contract management, TCO decisions) on a regional/global level. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Procurement, having a Certification in Procurement is a must for this position.
- Strong decision maker surrounding million dollar contracts and agreements and major policies.
- Risk management skill set required to drive innovative solutions and problem solving analysis and resolution.
- Seasoned negotiator with knowledge of cost tools such as material breakdown, benchmarking, value analysis, value engineering, ROI and innovative purchasing tools.
- Strong project management skills to drive CAPEX projects to closure.
- Ability to think strategically and globally.
- Ability to manage diverse stakeholder interests and expectations.
- Leadership ( influence people in different businesses units)
- Deep and strong analytic skills.
- Strong Negotiation skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills in complex scenarios at many businesses units with many stakeholders.
- ERP and advanced MS/Office components (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
- Collaborative and influencer
- Decision making in Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity Environments
- Continuous Innovation and Strong Orientation to results
- Capable to Motivate and inspire others
- Inspire confidence through proven results
- Excellent written/verbal communication.
- Quantitative and analytic profile.
- Strong sense of ethics and compliance.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Fluent in English ( written and spoken)

**Salary**: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person