.Company OverviewDiDi Global Inc. is the world's leading mobility technology platform. It offers a wide range of app-based services across markets including Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, including ride hailing, taxi hailing, chauffeur, hitch, and other forms of shared mobility as well as auto solutions, food delivery, intra-city freight, and financial services.DiDi provides car owners, drivers, and delivery partners with flexible work and income opportunities. It is committed to collaborating with policymakers, the taxi industry, the automobile industry, and the communities to solve the world's transportation, environmental, and employment challenges through the use of AI technology and localized smart transportation innovations. DiDi strives to create better life experiences and greater social value by building a safe, inclusive, and sustainable transportation and local services ecosystem for cities of the future.For more information, please visit: www.Didiglobal.Com/newsTeam OverviewAs a DiDi Procurement Manager, we're looking for someone who thrives on autonomy and is energized by negotiating and strategizing. If you have a knack for managing complex contracts and a sharp commercial mindset, you will be responsible for performing various tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously in the following areas:Human ResourcesBenefitsPayrollMarketingLearning and cultureTaxRole ResponsibilitiesAnalyze market dynamics to manage sourcing processes and contract negotiations proactively.Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts.Lead the management of currency risks, transforming challenges into opportunities.Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance, and add value to DiDi.Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.Drive the change management of the Professional Services Procurement transformation process. Act as a business partner and represent Procurement within the global procurement organization.Challenge legacy processes and ways of working being creative, dynamic, and developing strategies to speed up business growth.Lead all relevant business partner and supplier interactions including senior levels throughout the sourcing processes. Represent, support, guide, and develop other direct and indirect reports.Ensure compliance and adherence to the Procurement guidelines.Identify opportunities to maximize general corporate results and contribute to the development of the Professional Services category strategies.Role QualificationsCompleted Bachelor's Degree (Administration, Business, Engineering, Marketing, Economics).Fluent in Spanish and English (mandatory)