Senior Category Engineer

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Job Summary: Sierra Gorda SCM is seeking a Senior Category Engineer to lead the development of sourcing strategies, manage negotiations, and coordinate contracts—contributing to business efficiency and value. Key Highlights: 1. Lead sourcing strategies for complex categories. 2. Manage negotiations, procurement, and contracts in Supply Chain. 3. Coordinate cost-saving, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives. **Job Description** ---------------------- Sierra Gorda SCM is looking for a Senior Category Engineer responsible for: Leading the development of sourcing strategies for complex, high-impact categories to manage negotiations, procurement, and contracts within the Supply Chain process, while coordinating cost-saving, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance strategic efficiency, mitigate risks, and generate business value. Developing category-specific sourcing strategies through spend, market, and supplier analysis in the management of complex, high-impact business categories. Leading competitive bidding processes for goods and services (Sourcing Plan) via strategic planning and procurement coordination. Executing negotiations with strategic suppliers in face-to-face or virtual meetings, supported by scenario preparation and value analysis. Coordinating and reviewing contracts involved in operations, as well as evaluating their performance, through contractual follow-up and compliance analysis. Maintaining ongoing coordination with user departments via alignment meetings and needs assessment. Proposing improvements to procurement processes and exploring new technologies through opportunity analysis, benchmarking, and collaboration with key departments. Keeping assigned category strategies up to date, proactively managing deviations, macroeconomic market risks, geopolitical factors, and contractual obligations. Participating in technical committees by representing the Procurement area and conducting strategic analysis of requirements. Coordinating meetings with strategic suppliers of assigned categories at a frequency defined according to market criticality and dynamics. **Candidate Requirements** -------------------------- * Graduate of a 5-year or longer professional degree program in Commercial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. * 5–6 years of relevant work experience, including experience in this role. * Knowledge of procurement and contracting, as well as category-based sourcing strategies. * Knowledge of supplier evaluation, spend analysis, negotiation, and KPIs. * Software: Microsoft Office, Thinkcell, Power BI, JDE, Ariba, procurement platforms. * Intermediate English proficiency. This position is open to candidates with disabilities. **Selection Process** ------------------------ The selection process is conducted via Aira—a recruitment platform designed to enhance your application experience. To apply, you only need to: 1\. Apply to the job posting 2\. Check your email 3\. Log in to Aira and respond to the requested questions and/or assessments Process closing date: 12-08-26 If your profile matches our requirements, we will contact you. **About Us** ------------------ Sierra Gorda SCM is a pioneering low-grade mining company growing systematically with efficiency, safe processes, and environmental stewardship. We have a clear strategy and a strong culture rooted in our ESTAR values and PODER leadership signature—core elements of our DNA that drive us toward achieving our goals. We are proud of our positive work environment, which fosters professional development and team diversity. We seek individuals eager to grow, innovate, and contribute their talents to overcome challenges—with a constant focus on continuous improvement. We are a great team—we recognize and celebrate every success. Employee and community well-being is paramount for us. Guided by a sustainable vision, we create value for every employee, local community, and shareholder.