Buyer III - Strategic Procurement and Technical Services

Do you want to be part of a great team in a company that never stops growing?

We are looking for a professional to act as Buyer III, responsible for conducting strategic procurement processes for materials, equipment, and services. This position will have a strong focus on negotiations, supplier development, proposal analysis, and searching for solutions that provide the best technical-commercial results for the organization.

Responsibilities and duties

• Manage processes for developing and strengthening commercial partnerships with suppliers, seeking the best solutions available in the market;
• Receive, analyze, and evaluate purchase requisitions for materials and service contracts;
• Conduct strategic procurement processes, including indirect materials, equipment, and general acquisitions;
• Perform technical procurement, involving projects, maintenance, information technology, and engineering services;
• Develop market research, quotations, and bidding processes, identifying the best technical-commercial opportunities;
• Prepare and analyze control spreadsheets, price formation, cost composition, and proposal equalization maps;
• Negotiate with suppliers, seeking the best conditions for price, delivery time, payment, and supply;
• Perform approval of budgets regarding the acquisition of materials and the contracting of services;
• Issue purchase orders through the ERP system and prepare supply contracts for materials and services;
• Monitor the progress and delivery of purchases made by the area, ensuring compliance with the negotiated conditions;
• Maintain continuous relationships with suppliers and internal areas, promoting alignment and efficiency in procurement processes;
• Record, track, and keep updated the avoided costs — savings — obtained through the negotiations performed;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, controls, and indicators of the Procurement area.

Requirements and qualifications

• Completed higher education in Administration, Logistics, or related fields;
• Professional experience in strategic procurement and negotiations with suppliers;
• Fluent English for reading, writing, and communication;
• Knowledge of other tools in the Office Package, especially Word and PowerPoint;
• Availability to work in person in Eldorado do Sul/RS.

Will be considered a differentiator

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA;
• Knowledge or experience with SAP Ariba;
• Experience in procurement of indirect materials, equipment, technology, maintenance, or engineering services;
• Desirable affinity with Artificial Intelligence tools, using them to optimize processes and support decision-making.
• Knowledge of quotation processes, proposal equalization, price formation, and savings calculation.

Additional information

Benefits:

• Profit Sharing (PLR);
• Exclusive discounts at Farmácia Panvel;
• Employees' Association with various partnerships;
• Dental Plan;
• Unimed Health Plan;
• Mental Health Support;
• Wellhub (Gympass);
• On-site cafeteria (breakfast and lunch);
• On-site parking or chartered transport;
• Open English;
• Day Off (day off on your birthday);
• Childcare assistance;
• Extended Parental Leave.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 17:48.

Work location: Eldorado do Sul/ RS.