Procurement & Facilities Manager CARCAM

Procurement & Facilities Manager

Ubicación: CARCAM  

Modalidad: Hybrid – Full Time

This position can be based in any market in the CARCAM Cluster. Relocation is not required for candidates from this region.  

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our Procurement team is seeking a Procurement & Facilities Manager for Central America & Caribbean region to join our team in Costa Rica with scope over 4 markets. In this position, you will be leading and implementing a strategic approach to procurement and facility management, ensuring departmental alignment with cost-efficient procurement practices and contributing to the achievement of organizational objectives. Assume full responsibility for facility operations, driving procurement efficiency, managing associated risks, and securing operational continuity and effective workplace management.

What you’ll do 

• Develop and communicate a Procurement / Facilities business plan; establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Conduct research to source the best value products/services and suppliers in terms of best compliance, value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Developing strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business.
• Run core tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors.
• Develop strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.
• Develops specifications for cost-effective campus energy management systems; supervises the operations, maintenance and repair of such systems.
• Capex implementation, ensuring the execution of 100% of CAPEX projects where Facilities is the owner and develops project expense control
• Ensure Workplace Management
• Develop, communicate and administer Procurement / Facilities team performance and development plans and appraisals.
• Real estate optimization, minimizing occupancy costs and increasing the ROI on the owned and leased properties.
• Contribute to CO2 emissions target reductions as part of the Responsible Business Agenda
• Strengthen a control environment, mitigating risk and conflicts in the supplier selection, improving transparency. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will be: 

• Professional with studies in Business Administration, Commercial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Finance or related.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)
• Specialization studies in management or leadership, or MBA is preferable.
• At least 8 years of experience in purchasing/Facilities areas with a focus on Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or in Supply Chain or logistics areas and Facility management.
• At least 7 years of experience leading work teams.
• Autonomy, strategic, holistic and disruptive thinking to discover unconventional opportunities, promoting innovation
• Experience in hard savings and cost efficiencies with direct impact on the bottom line

We offer you 

At Inchcape, we’re shaping the future of mobility, and you’re invited to shape it with us. You’ll join a collaborative culture that values wellbeing, growth, and inclusion. Through impactful work, ongoing development, and global and local rewards, we create a workplace for people to succeed and fulfil your aspirations.  

Start your journey 

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone 

At Inchcape, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us 

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future. Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture,  delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at  

www.inchcape.com 

Additional information 

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.