Job Overview We are seeking a skilled procurement expert to lead our end-to-end procurement cycle for direct materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement to support plant operations and business continuity. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of procurement policies, purchasing methods, and P2P systems. Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or Ariba is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring compliance with contract terms and procurement policies. - Prepare, execute, and manage purchase orders and releases in alignment with demand plans and supply strategies. - Select and recommend suppliers for requisitions in accordance with sourcing strategies, ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and delivery performance. - Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, delivery issues, claims, and product returns. - Act as a point of contact to resolve procurement-related queries from internal stakeholders and guide junior team members in the P2R process. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. - Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably managing direct categories in a manufacturing, plant environment and/or Consumer Goods industry. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to navigate complex supplier issues. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. - Demonstrated ability to lead and support cross-functional teams and resolve operational challenges proactively. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with bilingual Spanish - English and Portuguese language sets is a plus. Why Join Us? We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. We provide opportunities for growth and professional development. We're a learning organization actively looking for people to help shape, grow, and continually improve us. Equal Opportunity Employer.