Procurement Category Manager LATAM - Indirects
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Job Overview:
We are hiring a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for key indirect spend categories across Latin America.
This role will drive supplier optimization, contract excellence, regional synergies and measurable cost savings while partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.
If you are strategic, proactive and enjoy creating impact in a dynamic regional environment, this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Category Strategy & Sourcing
• Develop and execute category strategies across LATAM
• Lead sourcing projects, negotiations and supplier selection
• Identify synergies, savings and efficiency opportunities
• Use market insights to ensure supplier competitiveness
Contract & Supplier Management
• Negotiate strong commercial agreements with clear KPIs and SLAs
• Manage supplier performance and continuous improvement
• Mitigate commercial and operational risks
Stakeholder Management
• Partner with key business leaders across the region
• Align regional needs with global procurement strategies
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and execution
Digital & Continuous Improvement
• Use analytics, digital tools and AI to improve procurement outcomes
• Challenge current models and identify smarter ways of working
Skills & Competencies:
Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of procurement experience, ideally in indirect spend
• Strong sourcing, negotiation and supplier management background
• Experience in regional or multinational environments
Leadership & Behaviors
• Strategic mindset with strong ownership
• Influencing and stakeholder management skills
• High energy, resilience and adaptability
• Ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced environment
Languages
• Fluent English and Spanish required
Travel
• 20–30% travel across LATAM