Procurement Regional Category Manager
Há 2 dias
Our mission – Health for all, Hunger for none – is at the heart of everything we do.
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With our new way of working, called Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO), we're building a more agile, less bureaucratic organization – one that's focused on creating real value for everyone: farmers, patients, consumers, employees, investors, and society.
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If you're someone who wants to shape your own path, who values creativity and brings a spirit of innovation – you'll feel right at home here. Come be part of this journey. Be yourself. We are Bayer.
GET TO KNOW OUR AREA:
Procurement in Consumer Health
ensures fast, secure, and cost-effective access to materials and services that support self-care products like supplements and OTC treatments. It drives innovation, sustainability, and operational efficiency by partnering with suppliers and internal teams. The function is key to delivering value, improving healthcare access, and enabling digital transformation across the division.
As the Procurement Regional Category Manager (m/f/d), you are responsible for improving the Regional Procurement performance by leading and managing regional projects and supporting stakeholders with Procurement-specific expertise. You contribute to Customer Teams, Product Teams, Technical Teams, or other Mission Teams, as well as programs in the procurement community on a global/regional or local level
YOUR MISSION WILL BE TO:
- Drive the outcome-based definition of project scopes, team management, and deliverables, and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure delivery within time and budget
- Represent PRO PS CH Procurement in Mission Teams and coordinate Procurement-specific input across relevant Procurement Areas
- Proactively identify areas with room for improvement and develop concrete project proposals on how to address these
- Strongly engage with related Communities of Practice
- Provides country-specific market intelligence to mitigate supply risk, gain competitive advantage, and make better business decisions
- Continuously conducts detailed supplier and supply market analysis regional level looking at facts and indicating market trends in supply base and technology
- Maintains regional oversight and proactively communicates potential supply constraints to the Category Leadership network
- Supports sourcing events for strategic initiatives
- Demonstrates DSO behaviors: Focus on outcomes: Define and deliver the highest impact outcomes for farmers, patients, consumers, and stakeholders; Be your best self and include others: Respect differences, embrace inclusion, and show up as your best self-; Collaborate with accountability: Collaborate and hold yourself and others accountable, in and across teams; Co-create for the customers: Be close to the customer and co-create solutions for their needs; Act, learn fast, and evolve: Work in 90-day-cycles, learn quickly, and continually develop; VACC leadership principles
ARE YOU READY FOR THE POSITION?
Must have:
- Bachelor or equivalent degree in science, engineering, or business management.
- Previous experience in Procurement / Product Supply in similar seniority positions.
- Solid background and generalist expertise in procurement and procurement processes and methodologies (e.g., category management, supplier management, and sourcing).
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills combined with strong collaboration, influencing, and communication competencies
- Experienced in acting in diverse and cross-functional project teams and working in a complex, global environment.
- Experience in negotiating and managing purchasing projects.
- Advanced/fluent knowledge of English and Portuguese.
- Intermediate knowledge of the office package.
- Capable of working in a global and virtual working environment and able to lead virtual teams.
- Regional market insights and general understanding of the industry.
- Change management and project management.
- Financial acumen and strategic mindset seasoned with analytical decision-making skills.
- Availability to travel (around 15% of the time), including at least 2 trips to Mexico per year and on average 2 other international trips.
Nice to Have:
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish (written and spoken).
- Postgraduate/specialization.
- Experience with SAP system.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and insights to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and drive innovation across business functions.
*What else you'll find here:
At Bayer, we care deeply about the well-being of our people. That's why our benefits are built around three essential pillars:
integrated health, financial well-being, and life balance*
. Together, they support a healthier, more fulfilling life – inside and outside of work.
Here's a glimpse of what we offer:
- Encouragement for a healthy lifestyle
- Support in identifying and monitoring physical and mental health risks
- Initiatives focused on health promotion, prevention, and care
- Real balance between personal and professional life
- Guidance for personal financial planning
- Insurance and private pension plans to help you build a secure future
And of course, we also offer a full range of market-standard benefits, including
medical and dental care, life insurance, meal benefits, and Wellhub (formerly Gympass)
.
*What makes us different:*
- Flexible/hybrid work model*
- Short Fridays and extended holiday breaks*
- Flexible vacation planning (within legal guidelines)
- Language courses – Free access to standard courses through our partner Education First (EF), in multiple languages like English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, and Swedish
- Pharmacy subsidy – 50% discount on Bayer over-the-counter products, and full coverage for prescription Bayer medications
- Conte Comigo – A support program offering psychological assistance, help with substance dependency, and legal and financial counseling
- Bem Nascer – A special package of exclusive benefits for new parents
- Childcare assistance – Additional support for parents welcoming a new child
- Parental leave – A benefit designed to strengthen family bonds, offering equal opportunities for all parents, regardless of gender identity or family structure
- Private pension plan – A long-term savings plan with a 200% company match on your contributions
- Benefits may vary depending on your role and location.
Período disponível para candidatura:
03/10/25 até 16/10/25
Referência:
854093
Local:
Brasil : São Paulo : São Paulo
Área Funcional:
Compras
Grupo de Contratação
:
Regular
Horário de Trabalho
:
Administrativo - Hibrido
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