Procurement Category Manager Lead LATAM | Glass

Description

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.

We are looking for a Procurement Category Manager Lead to join Campari and play a key role in driving both regional category initiatives and local business partnering activities. This position sits at the intersection of category management, stakeholder engagement, supplier strategy, and business transformation, offering broad exposure across Latin America and the global organization.

You will work directly with senior stakeholders across Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and global procurement teams while contributing to strategic sourcing decisions that influence some of Campari's most important markets.

It is an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals looking to expand their international exposure, drive transformational initiatives, develop supplier strategies, and strengthen their leadership through influence in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main procurement business partner for Brazil, supporting strategic and operational business priorities.

• Lead category management activities for Glass across key markets (Argentina an Mexico).

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.

• Manage complex negotiations and supplier relationships to deliver value, resilience, and innovation.

• Influence stakeholders across multiple functions, countries, and leadership levels.

• Support major business and supply chain initiatives, including manufacturing and new product development projects.

• Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor market dynamics, risks, and opportunities to support informed decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, or Manufacturing industries.

• Strong track record managing direct materials, packaging, manufacturing, or industrial categories (knowledge of the glass industry is considered a nice to have).

• Experience negotiating with suppliers, building long-term supplier partnerships and stakeholder management.

• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.

• Experience operating in regional and matrix environments.

• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach and strong execution capabilities.

• Previous experience working in global procurement structures.

• Fluent English and Portuguese, with Spanish considered a strong advantage.

Location: Alphavile/Barueri – SP.

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.

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