Strategic Procurement Lead

hace 1 mes


San José, San José, Costa Rica GEP Worldwide A tiempo completo

Overview

GEP Worldwide is a leading provider of procurement services, with a diverse team of experts dedicated to helping clients achieve their business goals. We invest in our clients' success by delivering practical and effective solutions that drive strategic value.

We deliver a range of services, including spend analysis, requirement gathering, and project management, to help procurement leaders maximize their impact on business operations and financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in strategic sourcing, with strong project management skills and expertise in specific categories such as MRO, Capex, Logistics, IT & Professional Services, Marketing. In-depth spend analysis and requirement gathering capabilities are essential, as well as strong financial analysis and quantitative skills.

A successful candidate will be able to independently manage medium complex projects end-to-end, and effectively influence stakeholders through change management skills and negotiation techniques. Excellent communication skills in English are also required, as well as the ability to manage delivery of junior team members.

Salary

$80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Job Description

This role involves executing complex and strategic sourcing projects, translating business requirements into clear statements of work, soliciting bids, and leading auctions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing end-to-end sourcing execution on medium complexity projects, supporting high complexity projects, and creating sourcing strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing
  • Strong project management skills
  • Specific category experience (MRO, Capex, Logistics, IT & Professional Services, Marketing)
  • In-depth spend analysis and requirement gathering capabilities
  • Strong financial analysis and quantitative skills
  • Ability to independently manage medium complex projects end-to-end
  • Change management skills: Effective influencer who can make persuasive arguments
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication in English – written and verbal
  • Managing delivery of junior team (Team of Leads and Analysts)

Benefits

GEP Worldwide offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Others

GEP Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.



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