Senior Buyer Specialist – Chile Diagnostica
As Senior Buyer Specialist you will lead and structure the new direct procurement area within the Chile Diagnostica affiliate, serving as a key element of the GARA strategic action plan.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the annual strategic sourcing and procurement plan for the main direct procurement categories in alignment with affiliate objectives.
Lead end‐to‐end bidding processes, negotiation, and comparative commercial offer analysis with local and regional suppliers.
Act as a strategic business partner, engaging early with internal areas to plan and optimize demand for critical projects and digital solutions such as LIS.
Ensure strict compliance with all compliance, due diligence, and code of conduct requirements throughout the requisition‐to‐payment cycle.
Identify, assess and mitigate supply risks through comprehensive SRM analysis and design contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
Lead supplier classification, evaluation and performance management under SLAs and well‐defined KPIs.
Configure, administer and train internal users on corporate procurement platforms and tools (e.g., SAP, Monday).




Support technical capability development and correct assignment of product group purchase codes (JCCs) from business need to purchase order issuance.
Required Qualifications
University degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Commerce Engineering or related fields linked to Procurement and Operations.
5–10 years of proven experience in procurement, sourcing or strategic purchasing, with a strong track record of leading complex tenders in industry or corporate sectors.
High resilience and proven ability to manage pressure, aligning stakeholder expectations and senior executives.
Advanced expertise in spend analysis tools, Category Management principles and procurement management applications (advanced SAP, Monday or similar).
Analytical, agile mindset focused on results (savings, working capital, operational efficiency) and excellent persuasive negotiation skills.
No relocation benefits are offered for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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📌 Senior Buyer Specialist (Santiago)
🏢 F. Hoffmann-La Roche
📍 Santiago