Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager - Materials About The Company If you see technology as a way to smooth your path in life, our team does too: Your Path, Our Journey. We believe in technology that connects talented people who embrace diversity to create and share paths we don't even know about (yet). We work to generate value not only for our users but, above all, for the communities we serve and for society as a whole, making every day better for everyone with mobility and delivery services (99) or digital payments (99Pay). To make life easier for millions of people every day, since 2018, we have been part of DiDi DiDi Global Inc., the world’s leading mobility technology platform. We are pioneers in creating innovative solutions that start in Brazil and scale up to make a positive impact in more than 12 countries where DiDi operates. This innovation encompasses sustainability, safety, artificial intelligence, financial markets, and much more. Whether building projects from scratch or improving our solutions, we enjoy challenges that give us butterflies, which is why we work at a fast pace with respect, collaboration, and good humor. Along this journey, we also draw strength from diverse experiences and opinions to grow together, fail quickly, learn, and adjust the course to create solutions that deliver even better results. About The Team/role Here you will elaborate and execute strategic and operational Procurement activities across the Global Procurement Organization focused on Materials Category. Ensure alignment to business necessities and stakeholders, so as to the Procurement guidelines and goals. Position will report to the Procurement Sr. Manager with a close connection to our global organization. In this role, you'll be... Lead and execute the end-to-end sourcing process and facilitate analysis and collaboration of a cross-functional teams. Partner with regional and global organization colleagues implementing effective sourcing processes. Lead our Procurement Materials Category focused on delivering the best experience to our partners and clients. Develop and lead negotiation strategy to maximize total value and minimize risks. Execute total cost of ownership analysis, execute supply-market research/benchmark and conduct pricing audits aiming for continuous cost and processes improvement. Ensure that the business requirements and drivers are well-understood and SLA’s/KPI’s will be achieved accordingly. Ensure compliance and adherence to the Procurement guidelines. Identify opportunities to maximize general corporate results and contribute to the development of the Materials Category. Drive the change management of Materials Procurement transformation processes. Act as a business partner and represent Procurement within Didi Global 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’s interactions including senior levels throughout all steps within the Procurement end to end process. We're eager to be in touch because you have... Proven experience in complex matrix organizations and fast paced environment companies. Experience in global/regional roles is a plus. Proven Experience on buying different types of materials, Strategic Sourcing and procurement methodologies, contracts and supplier’s management. Strong in risk and compliance management. Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills. Ability to engage and influence others, deep understanding about what is the role of a Procurement BP. Strong sense of urgency. Creative, energetic, hands on and strong minded team player with high level of self-management. English fluency is mandatory. Spanish is a plus. You’ll love working at DiDi because... We create user value We are data‑driven Win‑win Collaboration We believe in integrity Growth Diversity and Inclusion Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr