Chief Procurement Officer

Role Description The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is a full-time, remote role responsible for defining and leading Solo Descuentos’ overall procurement and supply management strategy. This role oversees sourcing of surplus and remnant inventory across technical equipment, industrial materials, furniture, and home automation products, ensuring a reliable pipeline of verified stock at competitive prices. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing supplier networks, leading contract negotiations, managing key supplier relationships, and establishing policies and procedures for ethical and cost-effective purchasing. The CPO will collaborate closely with operations, finance, and commercial teams to align procurement decisions with pricing strategy, margin targets, and inventory turnover goals. The role also includes monitoring market trends, evaluating new sources of supply, managing risk in the supply chain, and using data to continuously improve procurement performance.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Procurement and Supply Management, with experience designing and implementing sourcing strategies.
• Candidates should possess skills in Supply Chain Management, including inventory optimization, logistics coordination, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Candidates should possess skills in Contract Negotiation and Contract Management, ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Proven experience in a senior procurement leadership role, ideally within e-commerce, retail, surplus stock, or industrial/technical product environments.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to manage budgets, cost models, and performance KPIs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale supplier networks, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) are a plus.