This role intends to combine transactional duties with strategic planning and leadership tasks to drive the procurement function forward.

Transactional tasks:

• Process Purchase Orders for MRP-generated, Non-MRP generated, services, CapEx, packaging and chemicals Purchase Requisitions. This may or may not include sourcing activities and/or managing critical purchases.
• Work to meet stablished KPI targets and getting involved on how to track, calculate, and report them.
• Create new Purchasing Information Records as well as maintain and update Purchasing Information records as directed. This may include massive requests.
• Perform and maintain centralized Source List in key Procurement systems. This may include massive requests.
• Conduct and field communications with suppliers for designated Purchase Orders to follow up for timely deliveries. This includes massive PO closure.
• Maintain supplier contact information updated in systems and stablish contact with VM to update vendor information when needed.
• Ensure key purchasing policies are adhered to.
• Liaise with Procurement Operations to resolve issues, risks, and dependencies related to Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Vendor Communications, and/or Vendor Invoices
• Work with AP to resolve issues related to invoices discrepancies.
• Liaise with other buyers to share best practices, identify process opportunities, and share resources.

Leadership and strategic tasks:

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects/initiatives within the team.
• Analyze data and proactively propose improvements.
• Assist buyers with issue resolution as a point of escalation.
• Mentor and guide peers with best practice support on all job-related functions.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related discipline
• Fluency in the language of the region they are working with (written and spoken) Portuguese and Spanis
• 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and a significant leadership experience.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• SAP experience is a must.
• Knowledge of SAP Ariba a plus but not required.
• Be customer service driven and understand the cultural and economic nuances of the region.
• Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions, and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to communicate with a high degree of credibility internally across functional lines and externally with suppliers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to work in a team environment, build consensus and foster positive relationships.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving common goals.
• Adapt and remain flexible in dealing with different viewpoints and site differences. Effectively manage ambiguity.
• Be detail-oriented and measurement-driven.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing requests and priorities.
• Prior experience in a shared services environment is a plus.
• Ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects to improve procurement processes and systems.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements is a plus.
• Expertise in managing change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions and buy-in from stakeholders.
• Proficiency in analyzing procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement.

Relocation Available:
Yes, Within Country