Description
Job Summary:
Grupo Central is seeking a strategic, analytical, and results-oriented professional for the Procurement area, with a focus on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and strengthening the supply chain.
Key Highlights:
1. Strategic involvement in supplier and procurement management
2. Contribution to cost reduction and efficiency gains
3. Support for automation and digital transformation initiatives
Grupo Central is looking for a strategic, analytical, and results-oriented professional to work in the Procurement area, directly contributing to operational efficiency, cost reduction, and supply chain strengthening.
We seek someone with a systemic vision, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to act strategically in supplier management, procurement, and continuous process improvement.
#### **Main Responsibilities and Duties:**
* Ensure proper storage of products and materials;
* Guarantee efficiency in procurement, warehousing, and material handling processes;
* Participate in defining, structuring, and improving procurement processes;
* Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal commercial terms;
* Develop and qualify strategic suppliers;
* Conduct ongoing analysis of production processes and the supply chain;
* Identify opportunities for improvement in inbound and outbound logistics flows;
* Monitor strategic departmental KPIs;
* Contribute to cost reduction and operational efficiency improvement initiatives;
* Support automation and digital transformation projects within the Procurement area.
#### **Requirements:**
* Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related fields;
* Experience in strategic procurement and supplier management;
* Knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management;
* Experience in advanced negotiation;
* Knowledge of demand and supply planning;
* Experience with ERP/MRP systems;
* Advanced Excel proficiency;
* Knowledge of Power BI and data analysis;
* Knowledge of cost modeling (TCO).
#### **Preferred Qualifications:**
* Experience in procurement process automation;
* Knowledge of AI applications in Procurement;
* Experience in industrial or pharmaceutical environments.
**Work Location:**
* Centro, Ipatinga.
Join us and become part of a team of **results-driven specialists passionate about collaboration, development, and continuous learning**. **Join Grupo Central!**