Barcel, a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo, is a global leader in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, specializing in bold and innovativesnack 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.