Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager will lead the global indirect procurement strategy, with a strong focus on land, ocean, and air transportation services. This role is critical to driving cost savings, supplier consolidation, risk management, and operational efficiency across a multinational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the indirect procurement strategy for land, ocean, and air transportation services at a regional and global level.
• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and tenders, including daily spot quotes and transportation bids.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through models such as EOQ, volume consolidation, and supplier optimization, targeting annual savings of at least 30%.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with strategic suppliers, promoting efficient single-sourcing and performance-driven partnerships.
• Design and implement standardized procurement processes, leveraging digital tools and control towers to enhance visibility and efficiency.
• Execute supplier risk management, including financial, regulatory, geopolitical, and sustainability risks, with clear mitigation plans.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and Logistics teams to align procurement decisions with financial and operational objectives.
• Monitor global transportation market trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies.
• Define, track, and report key procurement KPIs, including savings, service levels, supplier performance, and risk mitigation outcomes.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in procurement roles within multinational organizations, preferably managing indirect spend categories such as logistics and transportation services.
• Proven background in FMCG or consumer goods environments (global organizations).
• Strong track record delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings, leading regional tenders, and consolidating supplier bases.
• Advanced expertise in strategic sourcing, financial analysis, supplier management, and procurement digitalization.
• Experience managing procurement across multiple regions, particularly the Americas and Asia.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (Lean Six Sigma, Quality Systems, Risk Management, Procurement Excellence).
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (required); Spanish native or bilingual.
• Strong leadership presence, discipline, strategic mindset, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with senior multinational profiles.
• A strategic role with direct impact on scalability, and global growth.
• International exposure within a fast-growing organization.
• Continuous professional development and long-term growth opportunities