Procurement Director

Role Summary

The Procurement Director will lead the global procurement function, overseeing strategy, supplier relationships, cost optimization, and compliance across multiple regions, with a strong focus on Latin America (LATAM). This leader will drive transformation, implement best practices, and position procurement as a strategic partner to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the global procurement vision, policies, and framework to deliver measurable business impact.
• Partner with C-suite executives to align procurement goals with corporate growth, profitability, and sustainability objectives.
• Build and manage a high-performing procurement team across multiple geographies, ensuring cultural and regulatory alignment in LATAM.

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Oversee all categories of spend (direct, indirect, CAPEX, OPEX), ensuring cost savings, quality, and resilience.
• Develop LATAM-specific sourcing strategies, leveraging knowledge of local markets, FTAs, and supplier ecosystems.
• Drive innovation through supplier-enabled solutions and long-term partnerships.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Establish governance for supplier selection, risk management, and performance monitoring at a global scale.
• Negotiate and oversee master service agreements (MSAs), long-term contracts, and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure supplier diversity, ESG compliance, and ethical sourcing practices in all markets.

Process & Technology Transformation

• Lead procurement digital transformation: e-sourcing platforms, ERP integrations, AI-driven spend analytics.
• Standardize and optimize procurement processes across LATAM and other global regions.
• Monitor KPIs such as cost savings, supplier performance, procurement cycle times, and compliance.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks including geopolitical changes, currency fluctuations, and inflationary pressures in LATAM.
• Oversee compliance with trade agreements, local regulations, and international standards.
• Serve as escalation point for supplier disputes, audits, and regulatory inquiries.

Cross-Border & LATAM Expertise

• Build and maintain strong supplier networks in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile.
• Navigate complex trade blocs (MERCOSUR, Pacific Alliance, USMCA) and customs procedures.
• Adapt procurement strategies to LATAM's unique market dynamics, cultural nuances, and economic conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or International Trade. MBA preferred.
• Experience:
  
  • 12+ years of procurement leadership, with at least 5 in a director-level or regional head capacity.
  • Demonstrated LATAM regional procurement expertise, including supplier networks and regulatory knowledge.
  • Track record of delivering multimillion-dollar savings, driving supplier innovation, and leading procurement transformations.
• Skills:
  
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills at board/executive level.
  • Negotiation mastery and deep understanding of contracts.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish required; Portuguese strongly preferred.
  • Expert in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and procurement analytics tools.