Indirect Procurement Manager

**Position Title**:Indirect Procurement Manager

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**: Sao Paulo

**Requisition ID**: 31599

The Indirect Procurement Manager role at McCain Foods Brazik facility plays a crucial role in managing the procurement process for various indirect spend categories, including general professional services, catering, fleet management, travel & events, marketing, Information technology, facilities & utilities, etc. with a total value of approximately R$150 million. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans, conducting market research to identify qualified suppliers, managing the RFP process, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and fostering strong supplier relationships focused on performance and cost-saving opportunities. They will ensure compliance with procurement policies, collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments, and maintain accurate records for all procurement activities and reporting.

Responsabilities:

- Category strategy (Supplier landscape, sustainalibity, BCP, etc)
- Category view (align with global Category leaders in McCain global view)
- Market screening (Market sizing, alternative sourcings, top Suppliers, innovation, etc)
- Sourcing strategy (Contracting model definition, pricing model, etc)
- Contract management (Contract length definition, commercial & payment terms, volumes, commitments, etc)
- Stakeholder management (needs, priorities, constraints, concerns, etc)
- Supplier relationship management - SRM (QBRs, OTIF, Scorecard, action plans, meetings, etc.
- Lead productivity projects (SCA initiatives) engaging other corelated areas like Finance, Supply and PM

Requirements for the position:

- Written and spoken fluency in English
- Written and spoken advanced level in Spanish
- Knowledge in advanced Indirect negotiation (Marketing, HR Services, IT, Travel, Fleet, Facilities, Finance and Consultancies) & Strategic sourcing methodology
- Experienced in working cross-functional teams (Procurement, Finance, Legal, PMO)
- He/she has superior influencing, collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal) and is able to build strong working relationships.
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to handle tight deadlines and many competing priorities.
- Competency in analyzing information, excellent attention to detail - ensuring accuracy in every step and problem solving.
- Holds self and others accountable to deliver against goals, acts with ownership, listens to and responds to feedback
- Works across a multitude of functions to deliver a common goal, balances own interests with others
- Can tackle tough assignments independently, with optimism
- Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations
- Can handle and easily bounce back from setbacks, stays focuses and composed in stressful situations, maintains a positive attitude during troubling circumstances
- Has strong bottom line orientation, persistently delivers despite hurdles, pushes self and others to achieve results
- Can build a high performing team, creates a motivating work environment, makes team members feel valued
- McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger._
- McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs._
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**Job Family**:Procurement
**Division**:Global Procurement
**Department**:Indirect Procurement

**Position Location**: Sao Paulo

**Company**:McCain do Brasil Alimento