Senior Procurement Specialist

About the Position

Senior Procurement Specialist

Buenos Aires

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end sourcing cycle for Professional Services and Consulting - from supplier identification and RFQ through to negotiation, contract execution, and renewal management.
• Building and managing a preferred supplier panel for consulting and professional services, establishing role-based rate cards and standard commercial terms across the category.
• Negotiating contract pricing, terms, and conditions directly with suppliers - optimizing for cost, quality, and risk mitigation in collaboration with Legal, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity.
• Enabling efficient and effective purchase services with a focus on business value, on-time delivery, and cycle time.
• Managing the portfolio of active agreements including scope, pricing, amendments, and renewals and coordinating intake requests for the category, delivering a seamless experience for internal stakeholders.
• Driving portfolio consolidation projects that reduce supplier fragmentation and deliver measurable cost savings, identifying and leveraging value opportunities within the portfolio, including volume leverage, multi-year commitments, and cross-business unit consolidation.
• Overseeing the sourcing cycle, handling tenders, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Benchmarking supplier rates and market positioning against external references, providing credible commercial challenge to both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining strong relationships with key internal stakeholders including delivery leaders, Finance, Legal, and senior management across NA & EMEA.
• Evaluating and continuously improving procurement processes within the category, contributing to playbook development and governance standards.
• Contributing to the broader procurement transformation roadmap, including system implementation, policy rollout, and AI-assisted tooling adoption.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management - experience in professional services, consulting, or indirect categories within a fast-paced industry such as Technology, Digital Consultancy, or similar sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of leading sourcing events, managing supplier negotiations, and delivering measurable cost outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen - able to read, negotiate, and challenge contracts including professional services agreements, master supply agreements, and statements of work.
• Previous experience in similar industries.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships in a complex, multi-country environment - able to influence without authority at senior levels.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building category structure where little or none exists.
• Strong analytical skills - able to build a spend baseline, conduct market benchmarking, and build a business case for sourcing decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using LLM tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) to accelerate procurement deliverables.

Nice to Have

• CIPS, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification is welcomed but not required.
• Experience with procurement platforms /e-sourcing tools that incorporate AI is a plus.

If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognize that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn.

We Offer

This is a full-time position based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training, and industry experts

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.

At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.

At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow, and innovate.

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

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