Procurement Category Lead

The HEINEKEN Company; Monterrey; Presencial; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the beverage sector is seeking a Procurement Category Lead in Monterrey to design and implement sourcing strategies across Northern South America and the Caribbean. This role demands strong stakeholder management and procurement expertise, alongside a commitment to sustainability and efficiency.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Category Management
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing
• Fluent English (C1 level)

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities: analysis, strategy, negotiation, and execution
• Develop category strategies aligned with global procurement goals
• Lead competitive sourcing processes (RFPs, RFQs, tenders)

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Category Management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

At HEINEKEN MÉXICO we invest in our people and foster an environment where people can fully unlock their full potential and enjoy their work.

We Go Places! How about you?
Location: Monterrey
Function: Procurement
Type of Contract: Permanent

As a Procurement Category Lead, you will be responsible for designing, leading, and implementing sourcing strategies within specific categories, ensuring proper tactical execution across the NSA (Northern South America), Caribbean & Andean regions. You will work closely with global and regional teams to generate synergies, align with key stakeholders, and deliver sustainable savings through a structured procurement approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities: analysis, strategy, negotiation, and execution.

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with global procurement goals.

• Lead competitive sourcing processes (RFPs, RFQs, tenders).

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across regions and globally.

• Ensure proper implementation of contracts and monitor compliance with defined KPIs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Category Management.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and stakeholder management at a regional or global level.

• Strong knowledge of Category Management methodologies and procurement tools.

• Fluent English (spoken and written) – minimum C1 level.

• Previous experience in multinational or regional environments is a plus.

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