Regional Strategic Buyer - Industrial Categories

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

At Campari Group, we are looking for a Regional Strategic Buyer to lead industrial procurement across Latin America.

This is a highly strategic role, not transactional, where you will drive category strategies, influence senior stakeholders, and actively contribute to a business transformation journey within our industrial procurement organisation.

You will operate in a regional scope, with exposure to multiple countries, collaborating with global teams and leading key sourcing initiatives across industrial categories.

Why this role is unique

• Opportunity to shape and transform procurement practices in a growing industrial environment.
• High visibility and interaction with senior leadership across countries.
• Broad exposure to multiple categories and markets.
• Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial company where impact and influence really matter.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience working in industrial environments (manufacturing / FMCG / energy or similar).
• Advanced English (mandatory) and Spanish is a strong plus.
• Advanced Excel, knowledge of SAP, Coupa or Power BI is a plus.
• Solid experience in Indirect Procurement with strong exposure to Industrial Categories (MRO, Services, CAPEX).
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and operate in a matrix organisation.
• Highly self-driven, autonomous and resilient profile.
• Ability to work across multiple countries and cultures.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for Industrial Services, MRO, Facilities and CAPEX.
• Lead complex negotiations, contracting and supplier management (SRM).
• Drive RFI / RFP / RFQ processes and total cost analysis (TCO, should cost).
• Influence and engage key stakeholders across operations, engineering and supply chain.
• Partner with global procurement teams on category alignment and initiatives.
• Support risk mitigation, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will be challenged with

• Driving strategic sourcing transformation in industrial procurement.
• Influencing complex stakeholders and changing ways of working.
• Managing multi-country activities with different cultures and business dynamics.
• Balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic value creation.

Location: Alphaville, Brazil | LATAM scope (hybrid model).

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement.  Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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