Procurement category managerlocation: mexico city, mx - remote function: procurement & supply chain / category management about the opportunity a leading global organization is seeking an experienced and commercially driven procurement category manager to join its growing procurement team. This is a high-impact, strategic role responsible for managing approximately $20m in annual spend across key categories, delivering measurable cost savings, and serving as a trusted business partner to stakeholders across the organization. If you are a results-oriented procurement professional who thrives on building supplier partnerships, driving strategy, and delivering value — we want to hear from you. What you'll do develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with business objectives, including market analysis, sourcing roadmaps, and 3-year plans manage $20m+ in annual category spend, delivering consistent year-over-year savings of 5–10% while maintaining quality and service levels lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events — rfx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and implementation planning negotiate favorable pricing, terms, slas, and contract provisions across complex, high-value agreements build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships through quarterly business reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement programs partner with internal stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions that balance cost, quality, risk, and innovation monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and supply base changes to deliver timely business intelligence identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure supplier compliance with regulatory and policy requirements implement kpi frameworks to drive supplier accountability and service excellence champion procurement process improvements and best practice adoption across the function mentor junior procurement staff and share category expertise across the organization what we are looking for: essential: 7–10 years of progressive procurement or category management experience in a corporate environment proven track record managing $15m+ in annual spend and delivering consistent yoy savings of 5–10%+ deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies — rfx, should-cost modeling, tco analysis, and supplier evaluation frameworks strong commercial negotiation skills with demonstrated success in complex, high-value contract situations solid understanding of category markets, supply base dynamics, and pricing structures advanced analytical and financial acumen — spend analysis, cost modeling, and business case development exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams proficiency with procurement platforms (sap ariba, coupa, oracle, or similar), spend analytics tools, and advanced excel; bi tools a plus excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence desirable: bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field professional certification: cpm, cpsm, cscp, or equivalent contract law knowledge and experience with complex terms and conditions project management certification or demonstrated project leadership experience this is a genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact within a high-performing, globally connected procurement team. You will have real spend ownership, strategic visibility, and the opportunity to shape category strategy from the ground up — all within a collaborative, hybrid working environment. This is a confidential search. The hiring organization will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates. To apply, please submit your cv along with a brief summary of your category management experience and key savings achievements.