Gerente De Compra

Lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of the company's procure-to-pay environment. Oversee purchasing activities and negotiate contracts to ensure a cost-effective and efficient procurement process. Establish relationships with vendors and develop purchasing strategies to acquire goods and services while adhering to budget constraints.
· Create standards and protocols for the company’s purchasing processes. And continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements· Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Procurement buyers and analysts, which includes establishing clear roles, service levels, work queues, escalation paths, and performance expectations· Build a customer-oriented service culture focused on responsiveness, accuracy, control, and continuous improvement· Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to ethical and sustainability standards· Oversee procurement intake, requisition and purchase-order support, catalogs, supplier onboarding, vendor master-data coordination, reporting, compliance, and issue resolution· Partner with Category Management to move Procurement from a transaction-focused function to a strategic, data-driven organization· Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing, payment terms, and mutually beneficial agreements· Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine a reasonable price· Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to support procurement decisions· Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals· Managing supplier relationships, including ongoing performance evaluation, issue resolution, and fostering long-term partnerships· Create standards and protocols for the company’s purchasing processes. And continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements
Requirements· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field· 5+ years as purchasing manager· 7-10 years of procurement experience· Strong team leadership and people development skills· In-depth knowledge of procurement principles, strategies, and best practices· Demonstrable experience in the North American market and familiarity with local suppliers and sourcing channels· Strong skills in budgeting, cost optimization, and negotiation techniques.· Knowledge of vendor management and source-to-paysystems· An analytical mind with excellent communication and interpersonal skills· Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams