Core Accountabilities: Lead development and execution of category strategies with a 5+ year horizon, leveraging deep market intelligence and commercial insight. Act as a strategic business partner, challenging demand, influencing decision making and identifying value creation opportunities. Conduct comprehensive market analysis, supplier assessment, should-cost modelling, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and benchmarking to identify the best business solution. Lead complex sourcing events at Regional and Integral levels, commercial negotiations and contract negotiations to secure sustainable commercial outcomes. Develop and implement negotiation strategies using best practice tools and data-driven insights. Manage senior stakeholder relationships across operations, functions and leadership teams, aligning commercial objectives with business priorities and influencing the business to challenge conventional ways of working and drive innovative solutions. Identify, quantify, and capture value through productivity, cost optimization, and risk mitigation initiatives. Build collaborative supplier relationships that drive innovation, performance, and long- term value.



Execute supplier performance reviews and governance routines to ensure contractual compliance and continuous improvement. Use AI and digital tools to enhance procurement effectiveness and decision quality. Bachelor s degree in business, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, Law or related discipline. 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, sourcing, commercial, consulting or related commercial functions and supply chain. Mining industry experience is desirable. Strong strategic thinking capability with the ability to translate business objectives into commercial strategies. Demonstrated experience developing and executing category strategies in complex environments. Deep understanding of market intelligence, supplier markets and commercial analytics. Strong commercial acumen, including business case development, value tracking , risk and financial evaluation. Extensive experience leading complex negotiations and contract management activities. Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple organizational levels. Advanced English communication skills, written and verbal.

📌 Especialista de categoría (Antofagasta)
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📍 Antofagasta