Strategic Sourcing Lead - Direct Materials, Global Impact

GEP; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 92,678,000 - 185,357,000; Full time

Job summary

GEP in Argentina is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead direct procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives across LATAM and global teams. You will develop category strategies, drive supplier negotiations, and deliver cost savings while ensuring supply continuity in a fast-paced multinational environment.

You will partner with business stakeholders, manufacturing, finance, and suppliers, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize spend and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Finance.
• 6+ years in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing.
• Expert in Direct Procurement categories (Chemicals, packaging).
• Experience managing complex sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management; able to influence senior leaders.
• Advanced negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in multinational or global organizations.
• Fluent English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

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 negotiations.
• Identify cost optimization, value engineering, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and suppliers.
• Influence decisions with data-driven procurement best practices.
• Manage supplier performance and SRM programs.
• Drive procurement transformation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure sourcing complies with policies and sustainability goals.
• Support LATAM and global cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Procurement strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Finance

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

Job description

GEP in Argentina is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead direct procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives across LATAM and global teams. You will develop category strategies, drive supplier negotiations, and deliver cost savings while ensuring supply continuity in a fast-paced multinational environment.

You will partner with business stakeholders, manufacturing, finance, and suppliers, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize spend and risk management.