Purchasing Assistant

Description

**Purchasing Assistant** to support procurement processes for materials, supplies, and services related to manufacturing machinery and equipment for slaughterhouses and the food industry. The professional will assist in purchase control, supplier negotiation, order tracking, and organization of departmental processes, ensuring agility, quality, and on-time delivery. Responsibilities * Assist in procurement processes for productive and non-productive materials; * Conduct quotations and negotiate with suppliers; * Issue purchase orders and monitor delivery deadlines; * Control material receipt and verify invoices; * Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers; * Update spreadsheets and purchasing control systems; * Support inventory control and material replenishment; * Collaborate with production, warehouse, and finance departments; * Seek cost reduction without compromising quality or delivery timelines. Requirements * Experience in procurement or supply chain; * Knowledge of industrial materials, preferably stainless steel, hardware, and mechanical components; * Strong communication and negotiation skills; * Organizational skills and attention to detail; * Basic/intermediate knowledge of Excel and ERP systems; * Proactive profile committed to results. Advantages * Experience in metallurgical industries or manufacturers of machinery for slaughterhouses/food industry; * Ability to read technical drawings and bills of materials; * Experience in inventory control and procurement planning. Behavioral Competencies * Organization; * Agility; * Good communication; * Responsibility; * Analytical ability; * Teamwork. Job Information * Position: Purchasing Assistant * Segment: Manufacturing of machinery and equipment for slaughterhouses and the food industry * Employment Type: CLT * Salary: To be negotiated Compensation: R$2\.800,00 \- R$3\.200,00 per month Benefits: * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Life insurance * Meal allowance Work Location: On-site