Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage component procurement processes and supplier development, ensuring strategic alignment with the Product Development, Engineering, and Production teams.

This professional will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, developing, and managing a network of national and international suppliers, ensuring the selection of the most suitable partners in terms of quality, cost, production capacity, innovation, and delivery times. They will also play an active role in managing RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes, commercial negotiation, issuing purchase orders (POs), monitoring supplier performance, and order planning, contributing to an efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chain.

We are looking for a profile with strong analytical capacity, strategic vision, and excellent negotiation and communication skills, capable of establishing long-term relationships with suppliers and promoting collaboration between different areas of the company. It is essential to demonstrate availability for national and international travel for supplier visits, audits, follow-up meetings, and the development of new strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Desirable Bachelor's Degree in Management, Engineering and Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent field.
• Experience in similar roles.
• Experience in identifying, qualifying, and developing national and international suppliers.
• Experience in technical and financial analysis of proposals and negotiation of commercial conditions.
• Knowledge of procurement processes for mechanical, electronic, and/or electromechanical components.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, engineering drawings, and product specifications, liaising with technical teams whenever necessary.
• High capacity for negotiation, organization, and priority management.
• Availability for travel;
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

Supplier Identification and Development

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop national and international suppliers capable of meeting the technical, quality, and production capacity requirements of the projects.
• Research new suppliers and technologies that contribute to innovation, cost optimization, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.

RFQ Management and Negotiation

• Prepare and send Requests for Quotation (RFQs), ensuring the submission of necessary technical documentation.
• Analyze and compare proposals from technical, financial, logistical, and commercial perspectives.
• Negotiate prices, delivery times, payment terms, minimum quantities, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
• Ensure that all commercial communication with suppliers is centralized within the Procurement function, involving technical teams whenever technical validation is required.

Purchasing Management

• Issue purchase orders and monitor the entire process until the delivery of materials.
• Communicate quantities, delivery times, and other order requirements to suppliers.
• Ensure permanent alignment with the Product Development, Engineering, and Production teams regarding the status of purchases.

Order Receipt and Follow-up

• Monitor compliance with delivery deadlines with suppliers.
• Confirm the receipt of materials and components, ensuring compliance with quantities, specifications, and associated documentation.
• Manage any non-conformities, delays, or deviations, promoting corrective actions with suppliers.

Strategic Supplier Management

• Continuously negotiate more competitive commercial conditions, promoting gains in cost, quality, time, and service.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness indicators.
• Develop partnership relationships that promote continuous improvement of the supply chain and support company growth.

Planning and Supply

• Ensure the timely availability of materials required for the production plan.
• Plan and manage orders according to production needs, stock levels, and consumption forecasts.
• Ensure continuity of supply, minimizing risks of shortages and impacts on production.

Benefits and Career Opportunities

• Salary range of €1700 to €2200 gross per month;
• Meal allowance of €10.20 per day (paid via card);
• Family health insurance (Fidelidade);
• Integration into a multidisciplinary and innovative team;
• Stable contractual relationship (permanent contract);
• Possibility of professional evolution and growth in a relaxed environment of constant learning.

We Value Diversity

We promote equal opportunity and diversity, encouraging any qualified person to submit their application.