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Strategic Sourcing Manager - Raw Materials
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About this Position
The Category Lead Raw Materials LATAM is responsible for leading procurement activities across multiple raw material categories for Henkel Consumer Brands in Latin America, ensuring alignment with regional and global category strategies. The role drives value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier portfolio management, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and transformation initiatives across the end-to-end supply chain.This position plays a key role in initiatives such as portfolio simplification, supplier scouting in LATAM, make-or-buy decisions, and vertical integration projects. It requires strong commercial acumen, analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and geographies. The role includes managerial oversight of one intern and indirect leadership of cross-functional workstreams.
What you´ll do
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned raw material categories in alignment with regional and global procurement objectives.
- Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, and contracting processes.
- Identify and implement opportunities for portfolio simplification and supplier optimization.
Cost & Value Optimization
- Drive cost savings and value creation through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies.
- Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supply-demand dynamics to support strategic decisions.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to procurement categories.
Supplier Management & Partnership Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers across LATAM and globally.
- Evaluate supplier performance, capabilities, and innovation potential.
- Lead supplier scouting initiatives to identify new sources of supply and enhance competitiveness.
Risk Management & Business Continuity
- Identify and mitigate supply, commercial, and operational risks.
- Develop contingency plans and ensure business continuity for critical raw materials.
- Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D teams on risk assessment and resolution.
Transformation & Strategic Projects
- Lead procurement workstreams for transformation initiatives such as:
- Make-or-buy analyses
- Vertical integration assessments
- Footprint and sourcing network design
- Procurement process improvements
- Contribute to regional and global procurement governance and best-practice sharing.
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, Finance, and Marketing.
- Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and strong business cases.
- Provide guidance and coaching to one intern and coordinate activities across indirect project teams.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, preferably in raw materials and FMCG/Consumer Goods.
- Experience in regional or international procurement environments is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and commercial skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Fluent in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Flexible Benefits
- Meal vouchers
- Savings fund
- Friday early finish
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26099352
Job Locations: Mexico, Estado De México, Huixquilucan
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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