Specialist – Source to Pay

About the role

The Specialist – Source to Pay will support the development and execution of sourcing plans and category strategies, ensuring strong commercial outcomes and risk mitigation across assigned categories.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with the overall category strategy.
• Execute and monitor the annual sourcing plan for assigned categories.
• Prepare and manage RFx processes, analysing supplier proposals.
• Develop negotiation strategies to achieve favourable commercial results.
• Coordinate supplier and product development initiatives with cross‑functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, IS/IT).
• Conduct analytical activities such as scenario analysis, benchmarking, and cost/value assessments.
• Identify and mitigate supply‑chain risks while ensuring compliance with Orica standards and policies.
• Track and report savings and value delivered using the Saving Tracker.
• Collaborate with Procurement, GBS, Contracts, and Supplier Management teams.
• Participate in Supplier Relationship Management activities and supplier performance reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Proven experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Intermediate English (B2) and Spanish (B2); Portuguese (B1) desirable.
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, or industrial B2B sectors is a plus.

Required skills

• SAP MM (Source‑to‑Pay processes)
• Power BI
• ARIBA

What we offer

• Opportunities for growth within a global leader organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Continuous learning and development programmes.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.