Procurement Coordinator / Manager

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Job Summary: A chemical manufacturing company in Porto Alegre is seeking a Procurement Coordinator/Manager to manage internal procurement demands, negotiate with suppliers, and optimize procurement processes. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic leadership in international procurement 2. Negotiation capability with foreign suppliers 3. Opportunity to impact the company's competitiveness Chemical manufacturing company in Porto Alegre seeks a Procurement Coordinator / Manager. Desired Profile: * Fluent English * Completed university degree; * Full negotiation capability with foreign suppliers; * Understanding of international market systems and standards; * Strong ability to interpret the company’s and general market’s economic and seasonal trends to enhance procurement decision-making accuracy; * Strategic thinking; * Ability to organize and structure the international procurement function; * Prior overseas living experience is a plus; Main Responsibilities: * Ensure internal procurement needs for direct materials are met, based on understanding internal demand, always pursuing optimal cost-benefit ratio (price; delivery time; product and service quality); * Develop and propose procurement guidelines for internal discussion covering the budget period; * Prepare procurement budgets for annual budget construction; * Lead negotiations across categories in which the company operates; * Identify opportunities with suppliers and internal customers through process improvements, specification enhancements, and new technologies; * Prospect the supplier market, staying updated on trends to increase the company’s competitiveness by offering higher-quality options at more attractive prices. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent CLT Compensation: R$10.000,00 - R$13.000,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site