Senior Buyer

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Job Summary: As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing procurement categories, defining sourcing strategies, and leading supplier negotiations to reduce costs and enhance supply chain efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Manage procurement categories and define sourcing strategies 2. Lead complex negotiations with domestic and international suppliers 3. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure compliance At Newell Brands, we are proud to be a global leader in consumer goods, with over 50 iconic brands found in homes around the world, including Oster®, Cadence®, NUK®, Lillo®, Invicta®, Contigo®, Coleman®, Rubbermaid®, PaperMate®, Sharpie®, Graco®, among others. We are on a journey to strengthen our brands and delight consumers, counting on people like you to bring unique perspectives and shine in a dynamic environment. You will join a collaborative, supportive, and respectful culture where we value diversity and the uniqueness of every individual, recognizing that diverse viewpoints expand our capacity to innovate and create impact. All applications are welcome, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability. Our commitment is to ensure fair processes and an inclusive environment where talent and initiative are the true criteria for growth. **Position Title:** Senior Buyer **Location:** Pouso Alegre, MG or Balneário Piçarras, SC — Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) **Reports To:** Procurement Coordinator As a **Senior Buyer**, you will manage procurement categories, define sourcing strategies, and lead supplier negotiations. You will handle contract management and performance indicator tracking, identifying cost reduction opportunities. You will collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure supply chain efficiency and compliance. **Responsibilities** * Manage procurement categories through market analysis (trends, geopolitical risks, foreign exchange, and technologies), strategic supplier segmentation, and sourcing strategy definition (TCO, cost breakdown, strategic sourcing, dual sourcing) * Plan demand jointly with internal departments, considering volumes, seasonality, and future needs * Lead complex negotiations with domestic and international suppliers, ensuring competitive commercial and operational terms * Draft, review, and renegotiate medium- and long-term contracts, incorporating SLAs, KPIs, penalties, compliance requirements, and ESG practices, in partnership with Legal * Develop and monitor performance indicators (savings, lead time, service level, stockouts) using dashboards and BI tools * Conduct cost modeling and breakdown to identify cost reduction opportunities and efficiency gains * Assess and develop strategic suppliers, implementing continuous improvement programs and mitigating operational, financial, and reputational risks across the supply chain * Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Legal, Finance, and Maintenance to ensure strategic alignment and governance **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related fields * Solid experience in strategic procurement, especially in industrial sectors * Strong negotiation skills, contract analysis expertise, and strategic business acumen * Advanced proficiency in Excel, BI tools, and ERP systems * Experience in cost analysis * Postgraduate degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Project Management is a plus * Advanced English Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.