Role Summary

This role manages complex and high-impact logistics categories, ensuring
end-to-end ownership of the procurement lifecycle from requirement definition to
payment assurance.

This role combines strategic sourcing, operational execution, and transversal
leadership, acting as a trusted advisor and role model for the broader
purchasing team while driving supplier performance, compliance, and continuous
improvement.

Purpose: To independently manage complex logistics categories,
ensuring effective strategic sourcing, strong supplier partnerships, and
sustainable value creation for the business.

Objective: To lead the full procurement lifecycle, drive negotiations, resolve
escalations, and ensure alignment between procurement activities and business
priorities.

Impact of the Role: This role plays a critical role in ensuring operational
continuity, cost efficiency, and supplier performance excellence, while acting
as a key enabler of procurement strategy execution and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution





* Own end-to-end sourcing activities (RFI/RFQ/RFP) for logistics services
* Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and contracting
approaches
* Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract development
* Manage resourcing and continuous sourcing optimization initiatives

1. Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

* Manage supplier relationships to ensure QCD performance (Quality, Cost,
Delivery)
* Conduct business reviews and performance monitoring (KPIs)
* Manage commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and claims
* Lead escalation handling and ensure service continuity with critical
suppliers

1. Contracting, Compliance & Governance

* Ensure contract compliance, audit readiness, and documentation accuracy
* Support and manage SOX, contract audits, and procurement compliance processes
* Oversee PO creation, payment validation, and procurement governance
activities

1. Risk

📌 Senior Buyer – Transport (Santo Tomé)
🏢 Stellantis
📍 Santo Tomé