Senior Sourcing Lead - Direct Procurement

GEP Worldwide; Tandil; On-site; ARS 139,474,000 - 185,966,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP Worldwide is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end direct procurement initiatives across chemicals and packaging. You will collaborate with business stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and supply continuity.

The role requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing.
• Direct Procurement: chemicals and packaging.
• Experience managing complex sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Fluent English and Portuguese (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for Direct Procurement categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct supplier market assessments, RFx events, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Identify cost optimization, value engineering, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders across LATAM and global teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Global/multinational environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Eng., Procurement, Finance

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

About GEP

GEP is a leading provider of procurement and supply chain consulting, managed services, and technology solutions. We partner with some of the world's most recognized organizations to help transform procurement functions, drive sustainable savings, and deliver measurable business value.

We are currently seeking experienced Sourcing Managers to support our strategic partnership with clients; this role is ideal for procurement professionals who bring deep expertise in direct materials sourcing, strong negotiation capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders across regional and global organizations.

Position Overview

As a Sourcing Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing activities across direct procurement categories, partnering closely with business stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, driving supplier negotiations, delivering cost savings initiatives, and ensuring supply continuity.

This position requires a highly collaborative professional with exceptional stakeholder management skills, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for Direct Procurement categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct supplier market assessments, RFx events, commercial evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Identify and implement cost optimization, value engineering, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, supply chain teams, manufacturing operations, finance, and suppliers.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and procurement best practices.
• Manage supplier performance and support supplier relationship management programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and procurement transformation opportunities.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with procurement policies, governance requirements, and sustainability objectives.
• Support cross-functional and regional initiatives across LATAM and global teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing.
• Demonstrated expertise in Direct Procurement categories (Chemicals, packaging).
• Proven experience managing complex sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior business leaders.
• Advanced negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in multinational or global organizations.
• Fluent English and Portuguese (both written and spoken).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement consulting experience within a consulting firm, procurement service provider, or transformation environment.
• Experience supporting consumer goods, FMCG, manufacturing, or industrial organizations.
• Knowledge of supplier management, category management, and procurement transformation methodologies.
• Experience using procurement and sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar solutions.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, MCIPS, PMP, or equivalent.

What We're Looking For

• Strong commercial and procurement expertise.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Confidence interacting with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously.
• Results-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering value.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities within a global environment.

Why Join GEP?

• Exposure to global procurement best practices and transformation initiatives.
• Career growth within a leading procurement consulting and managed services organization.
• Collaborative, diverse, and high-performing team environment.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Join GEP and help shape the future of procurement while delivering impact for our clients.