SENIOR BUYER

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Buyer to strengthen our Procurement team, responsible for strategic negotiations and contract management with a focus on cost reduction. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic negotiation with suppliers and contract management. 2. Coordination of logistics for transportation of machines and equipment. 3. Preparation of managerial reports and area performance indicators. With over 50 years in the market, Lafaete stands out by offering a wide range of services and products. Specialized in the sale and rental of residential modules, containers, modular steel structure construction, machinery, trucks, and environmental management consulting, we provide complementary solutions tailored to our clients' specific needs. We are seeking a Senior Buyer to strengthen our Procurement team. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** * Negotiate prices, delivery terms, and payment conditions with suppliers; * Analyze and approve quotations and commercial proposals according to Procurement Management guidelines; * Negotiate and contract freight services for transportation of equipment and materials; * Coordinate logistics for transportation of heavy machinery and equipment; * Negotiate maintenance and refurbishment services for parts, vehicles, and equipment; * Negotiate and contract rental of machinery, vehicles, and equipment, monitoring and verifying contractual measurements; Control purchases related to subcontractors, supporting contractual settlements; * Conduct strategic quotations to define competitiveness parameters and update cost benchmarks; * Prepare and monitor the department's budget forecast, justifying variances; * Manage supplier registration and development; * Evaluate and monitor supply contracts aiming at cost reduction and quality improvement; * Prepare managerial reports and area performance indicators; Ensure compliance with internal procedures, information confidentiality, and SSMA best practices. **REQUIREMENTS** * Technical knowledge of machinery, parts, maintenance, as well as materials and services in civil construction, hydraulic, and electrical fields; * Completed or ongoing undergraduate degree (Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related fields); * Solid experience in technical procurement and strategic negotiations; * Experience with contracts, measurements, and budgetary control; * Knowledge of freight contracting and logistics processes; * Intermediate/advanced Office suite proficiency (especially Excel); * Analytical and organized profile, with strong communication and negotiation skills. **Apply now and join our team!**