The Manager of the Latin America and Caribbean Shared Services – leads by example, ensures the company sources quality and affordable products and services in a timely manner. As a key team member of the Sourcing Shared Services team, you are responsible for supporting business partners through the procurement of goods and services for facilities, human resources, marketing, technology and professional services. The Manager will have accountability to delivery against department and functional goals. You will need a strong sense of urgency and the ability to succinctly frame issues and alternatives to drive decisions forward.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaising with business units to determine their product and service needs
- Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and proposal management
- Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and negotiate amendments as needed to remain compliant with corporate policies
- Leading and mentoring a team, delegating tasks, and supervising the work of other Purchasing analysts within your category
- Identifying areas for process improvement to continually drive performance and business results
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
- Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
- Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy
- Works well under stress with the ability to deliver on time
- Develops strong relationships with business stakeholders and supply partners to improve business
- Ensure policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation are followed within the category
- Communicates effectively and frequently, listens carefully, and actively seeks and values the perspectives of others
- Supports the implementation of Global Sourcing policies and procedures
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.