Procurement Specialist

Description

Job Summary: Procurement of materials and services, supplier negotiations, and continuous improvement of acquisition processes. Key Highlights: 1. Leading procurement processes and negotiations with suppliers. 2. Focus on cost reduction, compliance, and continuous improvement. 3. Management of tenders, contracts, and savings identification. **Responsibilities and Functions** Lead procurement processes for both indirect and direct materials and services, including supplier negotiations, proposal analysis, commercial comparisons, purchase order issuance, and support to internal users and stakeholders. Act with a focus on cost reduction, compliance, SLA adherence, and continuous improvement of acquisition processes. **Key Activities** * Conduct quotations, comparative analyses, and negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, delivery timelines, and commercial and contractual terms; * Issue and track purchase orders in the ERP system (SAGE); * Develop and qualify new suppliers, evaluating their performance, quality, and reliability; * Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures; * Manage tendering processes (RFQ/RFP) and contracts for categories such as: facilities, IT, marketing, HR, logistics, general services, among others; * Collaborate with requesting departments to ensure accurate specification of requirements; * Identify savings opportunities (savings) and process improvements (automation, standardization, contracts); * Monitor departmental KPIs and propose corrective actions when necessary; * Support internal and external audits related to the Procurement / Purchasing area. **Requirements** Graduate in International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (preferred) Minimum 3\-4 years of experience in procurement. Computer tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and procurement management software. Mandatory. Experience with e-procurement tools (e.g., Mercado Eletronico, Oracle, Ariba, etc).