LATAM Procurement Lead

Job Evaluation Intake Form

Section 1: Basic Role Information

• Job Title: LATAM Procurement Lead
• Work Location (City, Country): TBD (MX or BRZ preferred)
• Job Function/ Department (e.g. Finance, Commercial, HR, Operations): Procurement
• Desired Job Level (e.g.: SVP/VP/Sr. Director): Director

Section 2: Organizational Structure

• Hiring Manager for this role: Daniel Woodham, VP Procurement
• Any Direct Reports? Yes
• Any Dotted Line Reports? If yes, list names with Workday IDs:
• Organization Chart Snippet (optional but helpful)

Section 3: Role Overview

• Role Summary (1 -2 lines): See below

Section 4: Benchmarking Support Details

• Is this role budgeted for the fiscal year? If yes, share budgeted salary range (inclusive of any allowances and/or incentives, as applicable): Yes
• Is this a new role or replacement? If replacement, list name of person the role is replacing with Workday ID: New
• Any known comparators (list any similar roles inside the company, if known or suggested by the manager). If yes, share country, employee name and Workday ID:
• Is this role local/regional or global? Which Market Unit/Market does this role support? LATAM
• Are similar roles present in other countries? If yes, share country, employee name and Workday ID:

Section 5: Additional Notes

• Any additional comments or context:

Section 6: Detailed Job Description

Please copy and paste the detailed job description in this section.

We are seeking a LATAM Market Lead to join our team in MX or BRZ. In this pivotal role, you will adapt global procurement strategies to the realities of the LATAM market, ensuring compliance with national and local regulations, leveraging supply markets across LATAM, and partnering with business leadership to deliver value at the market unit level. You will be responsible for driving sourcing execution, supplier performance, and risk management across all business units and categories in the region.

As part of the Sourcing & Procurement team, you will:

• Shape local execution of procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with global category direction and local business needs.
• Build and manage strong supplier partnerships across LATAM, including logistics, cash management, security services, technology, and indirect categories.
• Deliver sustainable value and cost savings, supporting Brink's procurement strategy and operational excellence in the LATAM Market.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Impact

• Serve as the procurement business partner to Market Unit leadership, aligning sourcing priorities with business objectives and operational plans for LATAM.
• Adapt and execute global category strategies to fit market unit requirements, local regulations, and supply market conditions.
• Provide market and regulatory intelligence to inform sourcing and category decisions, including monitoring changes in tax law, import/export regulations, labor requirements, and supplier risk.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, Legal, Security, IT) to ensure sourcing strategies address local needs and operational goals.
• Lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier negotiations where local nuances, language, or regulatory requirements are critical.
• Capture business demand and drive adoption of sourcing playbooks and best practices across the LATAM market.

Performance Metrics & Accountability

• Value Delivery: Savings vs. target, cost avoidance, local supply opportunities captured​.
• Compliance & Risk: % Policy adherence, contract compliance, local regulatory compliance, supplier risk incidents​.
• Operational Performance: Timely execution of sourcing events, P2P cycle times, adoption of Coupa/SynOps processes.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify and escalate regional risks, opportunities, and innovations to Market and Category Leaders.
• Promote continuous improvement through proactive engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive supplier diversity, sustainability, and digitalization initiatives tailored to the Southern Cone market.

How We Lead at Brink's

At Brink's, leadership isn't defined by your title, it's how you show up. Our Leadership Model guides how we work, collaborate, and grow, whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader.

We look for team members who:

• Take Ownership: Deliver results with excellence and hold yourself accountable.
• Collaborate Boldly: Partner across teams and regions to solve complex challenges.
• Stay Curious: Continuously seek opportunities to learn, improve, and innovate.
• Deliver with Integrity: Build trust by prioritizing safety, security, and ethical decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 8-12 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles with proven success leading local or regional sourcing projects in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, or Paraguay.
• Strong knowledge of LATAM supply markets, regulations, and supplier landscapes.
• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing execution, negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions, cultures, and languages to achieve business objectives.
• Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with global procurement standards.
• Skilled in cross-cultural communication and partnership within complex organizational structures.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, or similar).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate market insights into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Strong commitment with demonstrated experience in fostering inclusive teams.
• Fluency in Spanish and English required.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Relocation assistance is available or globally for eligible candidates.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones to support global efforts.