Position Title:  Procurement Lead CARICAM

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Role Purpose

The Procurement Lead – Operations CCA acts as a strategic business partner for regional Operations teams, connecting procurement capabilities with business priorities to drive value creation, cost optimization, and supplier-enabled innovation. This role shapes sourcing strategies, influences demand planning, and ensures alignment between local, regional, and global procurement frameworks while delivering efficient, compliant, and sustainable procurement solutions across the CCA region.

Key Responsibilities

 Business Partnering & Strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders in Operations, providing procurement insights and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand demand, define sourcing needs, and align procurement strategies with regional priorities.
• Drive stakeholder alignment, ensuring effective communication between Procurement and business functions.

Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement and functional goals.
• Leverage market intelligence to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize sourcing decisions.
• Ensure competitive pricing and value delivery through structured sourcing processes (RFP/RFx, negotiations, supplier selection).

Supplier Relationship Management

• Lead vendor selection processes and define performance KPIs to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery, innovation) and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate supplier impact on business outcomes and drive long-term partnerships.

Financial & Performance Management

• Contribute to budget planning, cost control, and procurement savings initiatives.
• Track and monitor performance against procurement targets, ensuring delivery of agreed KPIs.
• Support demand management and optimize third-party spend in alignment with business priorities.

Project Management

• Manage medium to large-scale procurement projects, often cross-functional and regional in scope.
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of sourcing initiatives within defined budgets and timelines.

Accountabilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior procurement colleagues.
• Support the development of sub-function goals, plans, and budgets.
• Deliver measurable procurement value (cost savings, cost avoidance, efficiency improvements).
• Ensure compliance with PMI procurement policies, standards, and tools.
• Strengthen supplier ecosystem and ensure appropriate service levels (lead times, quality, innovation).

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.

Experience

• 5–8+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Experience working in a multinational or regional environment is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, vendor selection, and procurement lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze market trends and translate insights into sourcing strategies.
• Solid understanding of contract management and procurement compliance frameworks.
• Financial acumen (cost analysis, budgeting, savings tracking).

Business & Leadership Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across levels and functions.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent project management and prioritization capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Behavioral Competencies

• Results-oriented with a strong focus on value creation.
• Agile mindset with ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Collaborative, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.

Problem Solving & Complexity

• Addresses moderately complex procurement challenges through structured analysis.
• Makes independent decisions within area of expertise, supported by data insights.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements practical solutions to enhance efficiency and performance.