Barcel, a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo, is a global leader in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, specializing in bold and innovative snack foods. Our commitment to quality and creativity drives our success in the market.
We are looking for a Regional Procurement Manager to build and lead a highly engaged, best-in-class procurement team within the assigned BARCEL LATAM and implement company-wide procurement strategies and best practices for the region.
Key Responsibilities
Set the overall direction for the team, incorporating applicable industry best practices to create a highly engaged supply management team.
Leads local procurement activities for non-centralized categories.
Work with the relevant stakeholders in the development and execution of procurement strategies, innovation, product launches, and new initiatives.
Accountable for ensuring the supply management team provides the voice of the business and works with the strategic sourcing group to tailor category strategies to fit the business.
Monitor and report the material impact of changes vs negotiation and business execution or needs.
Build procurement organizational capability through skill development, coaching, and training.
Drive the creation of risk-mitigating actions to avoid the interruption of the supply of goods to the plants.
Oversee the development and execution of strategies for all the categories.
Attract, develop, and retain a talent base.
Adopt GB best practices, policies, and standards within the BU.
Drive the development and compliance with global policies and regional procedures.
Drive the process for monitoring and escalating supplier performance issues.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required;
Procurement knowledge required with proven experience in commodities;
Strong English Skills, Spanish is a plus.