Procurement Innovation Manager LATAM

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São Paulo - Brazil

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Posted on: 4 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 40855 Location: Samaro São Paulo Brazil

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Innovation Manager for the Latin America region to lead our procurement innovation program transforming ideas into measurable results through management of the Supplier-Enabled Innovation (SEI) pipeline and strategic partnerships with suppliers. As an individual contributor with no direct reports you will influence and collaborate across multiple departments through expertise and relationship-building rather than formal authority.

This position will be based in São Paulo (Suzano/SP will also be an option) with global reporting.


Responsibilities

  • Drive growth through innovation by converting generated ideas into revenue and profit
  • Coordinate the supplier innovation program with internal and external stakeholders
  • Act as dedicated Innovation Business Partner for individual market segments
  • Establish goals aligned with company growth targets based on market segment strategic directions
  • Identify emerging technologies and innovative solutions through comprehensive supplier market research
  • Manage the Supplier-Enabled Innovation (SEI) pipeline and coordinate related programs
  • Operate the Project Management Office to track and measure innovation success
  • Incubate promising innovation initiatives before transitioning them to Procurement Managers
  • Create value-based supplier agreements with shared innovation risks and rewards
  • Enable early supplier participation in product development processes
  • Maintain balance between quick-win innovations and long-term transformational projects
  • Implement systems for measuring and reporting innovation value creation

Requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or related fields
  • 2 years of experience in procurement and business analysis
  • Strategic thinking with financial acumen
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills and presentation abilities
  • Proficiency inEnglish is essential

Preferred Qualifications

  • Value stream mappingexpertise
  • Education or training in innovation management
  • PMP certification or similar in project management
  • Data analytics skills to identify opportunities and measure outcomesKnowledge of agile methodologies and sustainability practices
  • Proficiency in Spanish

Note: Please submit your CV in English to be considered for this position.


Our Offer

Company culture

  • Inclusive workplace culture that celebrates diversity
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Speak Up Culture
  • Commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance for you and your family
  • Work-life balance with flexible working hours
  • Hybrid work model with 2 days of remote work per week
  • Performance-based annual bonus plan
  • Meal vouchers to support your daily nutrition
  • Private pension plan
  • Extended paternity leave: 30 days for new fathers (2010 days)
  • Holiday extension program with compensatory hours
  • Personal celebration day off during your birthday month
  • Fitness center partnership
  • Confidential mental health support through online psychotherapy
  • Medication subsidy program

For MOMS and MOMS-TO-BE

  • Extended maternity leave of 180 days 10 extra days
  • Guaranteed job security for 1 year after birth or adoption
  • Daycare assistance for your little ones care until age 2

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Talent Acquisition LATAM

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline Greater chemistry - between people and planet which considers the principles of customer innovation and people orientation as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.


At Clariant we believe that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed respected supported and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives experiences and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization based on objective criteria and regardless of gender gender identity race ethnicity religion protected veteran status age disability sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.


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Job ID: 40855 Location: Samaro São Paulo BrazilWe are seeking a strategic and collaborative Procurement Innovation Manager for the Latin America region to lead our procurement innovation program transforming ideas into measurable results through management of the Supplier-Enabled Innovation (SEI) p...
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Key Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Sourcing
  • Procurement
  • Vendor Management
  • HR Sourcing
  • Procurement Management
  • Supply Chain Experience
  • Contract Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • E-procurement
  • negotiation
  • Contracts

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Our purpose: ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’, is at the core of everything we do. Our leading position in sustainability and our customer-centric and sustainability-focused innovation pipeline, position us well to become a true leader in specialty chemicals.We are comm ... View more

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