Procurement Manager | Lapa/SP
Core
Lead direct materials procurement for the LATAM region, driving cost reduction and cash flow targets while managing a team of 3-4 and acting as a Global Category Lead.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Direct Materials)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost advantage models for direct materials
Domain
Chemical industry / Water treatment / Industrial supplies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, cost modeling, risk mitigation, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Market analysis, supplier consolidation, make vs. buy analysis, forward-looking trend guidance
Technologies
SAP, Coupa, Salesforce.com, Tableau, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Lead a team of 3-4 direct reports; Develop and execute sourcing strategies for 1-2 global categories; Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships; Analyze market trends and create risk mitigation plans; Oversee supplier audits and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards; Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and global supply chain teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership