Procurement Project Lead

Valtech

Procurement Project Lead managing supplier relationships and sourcing cycles at Valtech. Driving procurement transformation with a focus on efficiency and cost savings in consulting and professional services.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇷 ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

procurementstrategic sourcingcategory managementsupplier negotiationcontract managementcost analysismarket benchmarkingspend analysiscommercial acumensourcing events

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementinfluence without authorityanalytical skillscommunication skillsrelationship managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershipcollaborationnegotiation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointLLM toolsChatGPTClaudeCopilot

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPSCPMBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree in Supply ChainBachelor's degree in CommerceBachelor's degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

professional servicesconsultingindirect categoriestechnologydigital consultancysupplier fragmentationcontract executionrisk mitigationprocurement transformationpolicy rollout

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end sourcing cycle for Professional Services and Consulting — from supplier identification and RFQ through to negotiation, contract execution, and renewal management.
Build and manage a preferred supplier panel for consulting and professional services, establishing role-based rate cards and standard commercial terms across the category.
Negotiate contract pricing, terms, and conditions directly with suppliers — optimizing for cost, quality, and risk mitigation in collaboration with Legal, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity.
Enable efficient and effective purchase services with a focus on business value, on-time delivery, and cycle time.
Manage the portfolio of active agreements including scope, pricing, amendments, and renewals and coordinate intake requests for the category, delivering a seamless experience for internal stakeholders.
Drive portfolio consolidation projects that reduce supplier fragmentation and deliver measurable cost savings, Identify and leverage value opportunities within the portfolio, including volume leverage, multi-year commitments, and cross-business unit consolidation.
Oversee the sourcing cycle, handle tenders, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Benchmark supplier rates and market positioning against external references, providing credible commercial challenge to both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders including delivery leaders, Finance, Legal, and senior management across NA & EMEA.
Evaluate and continuously improve procurement processes within the category, contributing to playbook development and governance standards.
Contribute to the broader procurement transformation roadmap, including system implementation, policy rollout, and AI-assisted tooling adoption.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management — experience in professional services, consulting, or indirect categories strongly preferred within a fast-paced industry such as Technology, Digital Consultancy, or similar sectors.
CIPS, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification is welcomed but not required.
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.
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, Claude, Copilot, or similar) to accelerate procurement deliverables.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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