Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Purchase Logistics Services by ensuring price, capacity, and service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.G. negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, auctions, etc.).Implement supply base strategy. Assess and develop suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities.Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring financial and service KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate.Establish & maintain relationships with Finance and Supply Chain Senior Managers – and eventually Directors - and their teams to meet the business needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.Seek stakeholder engagement, working with internal customers.Comply with policies, systems, and controls.Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing process. Participate in external forums such as VL, DiB, Sufficiency review, and others.Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical requirements/trade-offs with the support of the Strategic Operations Managers for Logistics.Use the appropriate contracts to cover risks and relevant services.Regularly maintain & update relevant KPIs e.G. savings, payment terms, etc.Carry out supplier performance reviews on a regular basis for the top suppliers.Identify and manage supplier collaboration initiatives (e.G. Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, Electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc).Job Specifications/Qualifications:Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or other related fields.Fluent in Spanish and English (English essential, both verbal and in writing).Experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Functions in a multi-national environment.Contract law knowledge.SAP knowledge is preferred.Knowledge/Experience:Must have strong analytical skills, understand and anticipate consequences of macro-economic changes on the business environment.Results-oriented – comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets.Good Business Acumen.Good communication skills.Highly effective interpersonal skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr