Procurement Manager

Job Description : PROCUREMENT MANAGER LATAM The Steel Trader – Latin America will play a crucial role in sourcing and supplying raw materials essential for our client's operations. Reporting to the VP Global Trading, this position will establish strategic partnerships with steel suppliers across Latin America, providing market intelligence and ensuring competitive and timely supply chain management. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and manage planning functions for raw material procurement. Forecasting and inventory management for ordering purposes. Integration of processes among Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and regional suppliers. Identify and qualify new mills in Latin America for sourcing, promoting supply diversification and market competitiveness. Collaborate across departments to ensure effective supply chain execution. Provide real-time market and industry analytics for strategic decision-making. Collaborate with finance to develop risk management and working capital strategies. Lead raw material requirement planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Manage tenders and negotiate prices with key logistics providers. Provide monthly performance metrics and benchmarks related to procurement and forecasting. Measure and report performance against goals to senior management. Act as a primary contact and spokesperson for regional suppliers. Manage international relationships related to Logistics and contract management. Coordinate logistics solutions and problem-solving with support functions, customers, and suppliers. Develop and implement logistics plans, including cost containment and problem resolution. Evaluate supply chain needs and select appropriate shipment modes. Expedite shipments in coordination with internal shipping departments. REQUIREMENTS Degree qualified. 10+ years’ experience in leading global supply chain, trading, or procurement functions. Proven experience in driving business transformation and growth. Fluent in Spanish and native-level proficiency in English. Strong business and financial acumen. Ability to operate effectively in international and cross-cultural environments. Demonstrated leadership ability and adaptability to change. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to achieve company goals without direct authority. FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES Superior analytical skills for product demand forecasting and inventory management. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international business environment. Confident decision-making with a calculated approach to risk. Strategic thinker with strong organizational and negotiation skills. Acute understanding of raw material and logistics markets. OPERATING STYLE Proactive, self-directed, and well-organized. Collaborative and capable of thinking strategically and transactionally. Open, honest, and effective communicator across diverse audiences. Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to take calculated risks. Excellent facilitation skills and cultural awareness. Ability to manage multiple time-critical tasks and deliver on commitments promptly. STATION IN SERVICE Significant travel required to Singapore. Benefits: Medical coverage, mobile phone, and travel reimbursement. Annual Leave: 15 days in compliance with local employment laws.

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