Leads the category strategy development process within category teams to develop appropriate and innovative TCO-based strategies.

Reviews the overall effectiveness of strategies, identifies further opportunities, and makes improvements.

Articulates the category vision and road to improvement to all stakeholders in clear, inspiring terms, building and enhancing cross-functional/multi-disciplinary team working.

Obtains sign-off for all category strategies within the area of responsibility.

Monitors the progress of strategies and the changing business environment.

Supports the team by monitoring progress of targets and numbers.

Ensures LATAM sourcing practices and processes conform to overall procurement policies and that systems, policies, and procedures are adhered to.

Attends to business needs and facilitates category team liaison with internal stakeholders, category owners, and suppliers to set up product testing and evaluatio...