Procurement Assistant

Description

Job Summary: The Procurement Assistant supports the procurement of materials and services for construction projects, ensuring continuous supply within deadlines, quality standards, and budget constraints. Key Highlights: 1. Support for the entire procurement process for customized construction projects 2. Integration with Engineering, Estimating, and Warehousing departments 3. Supplier research and negotiation, with focus on quality and cost **PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT** **Job Summary:** The Procurement Assistant is responsible for supporting the entire procurement process for materials, supplies, and services required for customized home construction projects. Works collaboratively with Engineering, Estimating, and Warehousing departments to ensure continuous site supply within established deadlines, quality standards, and budgets. **Main Responsibilities:** * Assist in **quoting and negotiating** with suppliers of construction materials, finishes, electrical, plumbing, and other items related to construction projects. * Issue **purchase orders** and monitor the workflow of **approval, delivery, and invoicing** for materials. * Support **researching new suppliers**, evaluating lead times, quality, and commercial terms. * Maintain **procurement spreadsheets and reports**, assisting in updating costs and price comparisons. * Keep the **supplier and product database** updated in the system. * Ensure compliance with **delivery deadlines**, reporting discrepancies or delays. * Support **contract and order management** with third-party service providers. **Requirements:** * Completed high school education (technical or bachelor’s degree in Administration, Logistics, or related fields preferred). * Prior experience in **procurement or supply chain**, preferably in the civil construction sector. * Intermediate proficiency in **Excel and ERP systems**. * Strong communication skills, organizational ability, and negotiation capability. * **Proactive, analytical, and collaborative** profile. **Behavioral Competencies:** * Attention to detail and commitment to deadlines. * Ability to **handle multiple simultaneous tasks**. * Team-oriented mindset and strong interpersonal skills. * Focus on **results and cost control**. * Ethical and transparent conduct in negotiations. Employment Type: Full-time, CLT permanent contract Compensation: R$2.000,00 \- R$2.500,00 per month Benefits: * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site