We are looking for
Key Skills:
Proven experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
Knowledge of financial industry regulations and procurement compliance.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Proficiency in procurement systems, including Microsoft Dynamics ERP, SAP Ariba, or Coupa.
Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI).
Ability to work cross-functionally with legal, finance, and operations teams.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field; certifications (CIPS, CPSM) are a plus.
Your role in the team
Senior Buyer – Financial Industry / Comprador Senior – Industria Financiera
We are seeking a Senior Buyer with a minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement within the financial industry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic sourcing capabilities, vendor management expertise, and a deep understanding of compliance and risk in financial environments.
Main Responsibilities:
1) Category Strategy & Strategic Sourcing
Own category strategies (e.g., Technology/SaaS, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities), based on demand, market analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Run competitive events (RFP/RFQ/RFI), bid evaluations, and final recommendations.
Drive savings, value (innovation, service levels), and risk‑adjusted outcomes versus baseline.
2) Contracting & Complex Negotiation
Lead negotiations for MSAs, SOWs, renewals, amendments, and pricing models (subscription, outcome‑based, rate cards).
Standardize clauses with Legal (e.g., data privacy, IP, termination for convenience, audit, SLAs/penalties).
Ensure contract execution and repository hygiene (metadata, milestones, renewal alerts) in ERP/CLM/Ariba/Coupa.
3) Supplier Performance & Relationship Management (SRM)
Set and monitor SLAs/KPIs (quality, delivery, uptime, issue resolution, security posture).
Run QBRs and improvement plans; manage escalations and corrective actions.
Partner with vendors on innovation and cost‑to‑serve reductions.
4) Spend Analytics & Reporting
Build spend cubes/dashboards (Excel/Power BI) to track spend by category, vendor, region, savings, and contract coverage.
Identify leakage (maverick spend), tail‑spend opportunities, and demand optimization.
Report to Finance on savings actuals vs. plan and forecasted benefits.
5) P2P Process Ownership & Enablement
Optimize requisition‑to‑payment flows in Microsoft Dynamics ERP and/or SAP Ariba/Coupa (catalogs, approvals, 3‑way match, GRN).
Drive policy adoption (thresholds, competitive bidding, documentation standards).
Reduce cycle times and exceptions; increase on‑contract and catalog utilization.
6) Cross‑Functional Business Partnering
Translate business needs into sourcing strategies; challenge demand and specs where appropriate.
Work closely with Legal, Finance, Operations, Risk/Compliance, IT/Security to align requirements and timelines.
Communicate clearly and bilingually (English/Spanish) with stakeholders and suppliers.
