Specialist, Strategic Sourcing – Sourcing Excellence

About the role

The Specialist, Strategic Sourcing – Sourcing Excellence will lead procurement activities for logistics, factory services and MRO, ensuring pricing, capacity and service levels meet business commitments. You will work closely with finance, supply managers and senior directors to drive sourcing strategies and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Procure logistics, factory services and MRO using negotiation, e‑procurement, auctions and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and implement supply‑base strategies, evaluating suppliers for current and future needs.
• Manage supply risk through robust contracts, KPI monitoring and corrective actions.
• Build strong relationships with finance, supply managers and directors to support business objectives.
• Provide market intelligence, financial insights and represent the company in external forums.
• Oversee commercial, financial and ethical aspects in collaboration with category managers.
• Maintain contracts, track performance metrics (savings, payment terms, KPIs) and conduct supplier performance reviews.
• Lead supplier collaboration initiatives such as finance programs, responsible sourcing, e‑invoicing and process optimisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); native Spanish; Portuguese desirable.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply services, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Solid understanding of contract law and strong analytical abilities.
• Results‑oriented mindset with proven business acumen.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP.
• Proficiency in Ariba.