latam procurement manager

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Guerbet is a human-scale company that aims to become a new global leader in medical imaging. Pioneer in contrast media with 90 years' experience, Guerbet is the only pharmaceutical group dedicated to medical imaging worldwide, with a presence in almost 80 countries via a network of subsidiaries and distributors.

The company offers a comprehensive range of CT scan, Cath Lab, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Interventional Radiology and Theranostic (IRT) products, along with a range of injectors and related medical devices to improve patients' diagnosis, prognosis and quality of life.

More than 60,000 health professionals rely on Guerbet's contrast agents. Advancing in innovation solutions, the diagnosis of major diseases (cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diseases of the central nervous system) and interventional radiology while reconciling efficacy and cost containment, are at the heart of Guerbet's mission.

Its total workforce is of 2,700 employees. Achieve, Cooperate, Care and Innovate are the values that Guerbet's employees share and practice every day. Working at Guerbet means playing a unique part in the future of medical imaging. Passionate about its business, the company strive day in, day out to combine performance, quality and sustainable development.

For more information about Guerbet, please go to and follow Guerbet on Twitter @GuerbetGroup / @GuerbetCareers. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This person will be responsible for establishing and executing the regional multi year Procurement vision within the Globally defined strategy.

YOUR ROLE

• Ensure the coordination between Procurement Category Management and Group Sites and Affiliates located in LATAM.
• Manage the Procurement network on the corresponding perimeter, prioritize actions and pilote all related resources.
• Feed global organization with inputs related to mid-term strategy.
• Establish and execute the multi-year strategy; working cross functionally to support LATAM stakeholders on Quality, Delivery, Costs & Risks aspects.
• More specifically provide appropriate support and review action plans in Rio, Sao Paulo and LATAM affiliates.
• Represent other members of the Procurement team in Projects and Business reviews (If needed).
• Monitor the procurement spend and ensure the appropriate categorization within the spend cube.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement contributing to define the target Vendors list and Suppliers' footprint (mainly geographical).
• Coordinate the complete process of acquisition for materials and services following the principles of Strategic Sourcing (RFI / RFP / TCO), according to the scope defined with the stakeholders.
• Responsible for the negotiations on direct materials (mainly packaging) and on indirect spends (services and materials for indirect purchases such as MRO, Production, Facilities, Lab Suppliers, etc... ), delegates or is directly involved for most important ones.
• Seek continuous cost reduction, through the development of new suppliers and renegotiations on current spend.
• Responsible for Transformation initiatives and delivers savings on categories under management aligned with the Procurement team targets/objectives.
• Support local internal customers, providing follow up and adding value to their areas.
• Coordinate and present KPI's.
• Ensure a comprehensive contract management system is in place and maintained at all times.
  
  

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Foreign Trade or Logistics
• Master's Degree / MBA is desirable.
• Minimum of 5/7 years' experience in Procurement.
• Fluent in English, Advanced in Spanish.
• Vision, Collaboration, Team Working skills are required.
• Adapted to work in matrix reporting environment.
• Leadership and great communication skills.
• Flexibility and Ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Detail-oriented, organized and ability to handle tight timelines.
• Available for national and international travels when needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
• IndustriesMotor Vehicle Manufacturing

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