Senior Buyer

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Buyer to develop suppliers, optimize costs, manage contracts, and lead procurement projects in a dynamic environment. Key Highlights: 1. Work in a challenging and competitive environment 2. Focus on delivering sustainable results 3. Promote and conduct supply chain benchmarking **DESIGN LIVING IS IN OUR DNA** **For us, transforming environments and inspiring people is part of our life purpose, guiding our initiatives toward an increasingly human and sustainable future.** **We are the leading brand in the Brazilian ceramic tile market.** Our success is built every day by a **team composed of the best people** — talented individuals eager to continuously do more and better, who thrive in a challenging and competitive environment, simplify complexity, learn from mistakes, and collaborate to deliver outstanding results. We seek people who share this same drive to **constantly evolve**. If you are determined, entrepreneurial-minded, focused on delivering sustainable results, and enjoy working with and for people, join our team! We are currently hiring for the position of **Senior Buyer**. **Join this TEAM!** **Responsibilities and Duties** Your mission within our team will be: * Develop new suppliers through market research to optimize costs and enhance competitiveness; * Continuously pursue optimal commercial performance within your procurement category by proposing alternative solutions and leading negotiations; * Manage contracts; * Prepare cost budgets, monitoring market movements and prevailing prices to inform management about market trends and ensure costs align with actual conditions; * Prepare annual budgets and monitor performance by analyzing *forecast* data against internal and external challenges; * Maintain constant interaction with internal and external client areas, ensuring appropriate information flow and interdisciplinary improvement projects; * Lead BIDs and quotation processes using systemic tools and/or *Strategic Sourcing* for your categories in synergy with client areas; * Lead complex procurement projects across peer departments and supplier networks; * Promote and conduct *benchmarkings* to ensure best-in-class procurement practices. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields); * Desired experience in procurement of indirect materials and services; * Experience managing complex projects; * Industrial sector experience. * Office Suite \- Excel / Google Sheets **Additional Information** We care about the well-being of our Portobellolovers and offer benefits such as: * Life insurance; * Health and dental plans; * On-site cafeteria; * Commuter allowance or dedicated shuttle bus for employees \- specific routes; * Corporate University Platform — Universidade Portobello; * On-site clinic; * Workplace gymnastics; * Profit and Results Sharing Program (PPR); * Discounts at local pharmacies; * Free parking; * Private pension plan; * Labor union affiliation; * Discount network \- partnerships with various educational institutions; * Discounts on Portobello products; * Vacation bonus; * Portobello Mom Support Allowance \- for baby layette purchases; * Childcare allowance; * Assistance for dependents with disabilities (PCDs); * Professional Training and Development Programs; * Wellhub and many more!!! **Work Location:** Portobello Factory – Tijucas / SC. We look forward to your application to become a **\#portobellolover** **ALL OUR POSITIONS ARE ALSO OPEN TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES** **Transforming environments and inspiring people is central to the Portobello Group’s purpose, guiding our contributions toward building a more human and sustainable present and future.** We are a GLOBAL company with over **46 years of operation**, and our brand leads the Brazilian ceramic tile market segment while standing as a reference in Sustainability, Innovation, Architecture, and Design. Our story began in Tijucas (SC), but today the Group comprises four business units: **Portobello, Portobello Shop, Pointer, and Portobello America**. Here are some facts about the Portobello Group: We are a publicly listed company on the **B3** (PTBL3\), exporting to over **70 countries**, and fully aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); In 2014, we launched Pointer, our **democratic design** brand, with its factory located in Marechal Deodoro (AL); In October 2023, we inaugurated our **first factory outside Brazil**: Portobello America, located in Baxter, Tennessee; Through Portobello Shop, we operate **163 stores** (company-owned and franchised) and are present in approximately **600 points of sale (PDVs)** nationwide via major retail partners such as Cassol Centerlar, Balaroti, and Leroy Merlin; For seven consecutive years, we have been winners of the **Reclame Aqui Award**, validating our brand reputation and commitment to delivering the best customer experiences; PortobelloLovers are key protagonists in **social impact**. We run initiatives such as the Volunteering Program, Environmental Ambassadors, and Diversity Ambassadors. *We care for and value our people, believing in their potential to grow and transform the world for the better. Join this team!* **ATTENTION:** The positions posted on this page belong to the **Group’s Corporate Area and the Portobello unit**. If you wish to explore opportunities in our retail unit, Portobello Shop, please visit that Careers page. **\#SejaPortobello \#PortobelloLover \#PortobelloGrupo**