Purchasing Coordinator

Ensure the operational efficiency and governance of the Purchasing and Contract Management processes, acting as a link between the organization's strategic guidelines and its operational execution. Responsible for ensuring alignment between internal and external stakeholders, promoting continuous process improvement, supporting decision-making through indicators and performance analysis, as well as ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient management of the contract lifecycle, contributing to the achievement of the company's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities and duties

• Coordinate and monitor the operational activities of the Purchasing area, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with deadlines.
• Act as a link between the organization's strategy and the execution of the area's activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Provide technical and strategic support to the purchasing team, promoting the development and standardization of processes.
• Monitor, analyze, and report performance indicators (KPIs), preparing management reports to support decision-making.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities, aiming for process optimization, risk reduction, and increased productivity.
• Ensure the compliance of Purchasing and Contract processes with internal policies, legal requirements, and governance guidelines.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, review, renewal, and monitoring of contractual obligations.
• Monitor contractual performance, SLAs, expirations, adjustments, and documentation, mitigating operational and financial risks.
• Act as the main point of contact for contractual matters, audits, and document management.
• Support the maintenance, update, and improvement of the systems used in the Purchasing and Contract Management areas.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and partners, ensuring effective communication and meeting business needs.

Requirements and qualifications

• Completed Higher Education in Administration, Production Engineering, or related areas;
• Desirable completed Post-graduation;
• Advanced English;
• Office Package;
• Previous experience in Purchasing, Contract Management, Process Governance, and Indicator Management;
• Previous experience in team management;
• Knowledge in negotiations, supplier management, compliance, and auditing.