**Shaping the future starts now, and you can be part of this journey.** We are Grupo Equatorial, Brazil’s first multi-service company, operating across energy distribution, renewable generation, energy trading, sanitation, telecommunications, and services. Present in multiple regions across the country, we impact millions of people every day through solutions that drive development and generate positive social impact. With a trajectory marked by expansion that transforms into opportunities, we continue growing responsibly—creating space for new ideas, cultures, and perspectives—committed to the constant evolution of people and businesses. For us, challenges are opportunities for growth, and teamwork takes us further. If you seek to advance your career and contribute to a team that values diverse backgrounds and believes in each individual’s potential, this is where you belong. We are seeking a talent to serve as Procurement and Contracting Specialist for Distribution Network Services. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Responsibilities and Duties:** * Responsible for developing strategic and tactical activities for the Supply Management Department and Coordination teams within assigned procurement categories; * Pursue optimal outcomes grounded in ethical values, ESG principles, cost and cash efficiency, high service levels, process excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement; * Ensure engagement with internal customers and suppliers, aligned with business and procurement & contracting strategy, specifically related to Grupo Equatorial’s Distribution companies. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Requirements and Qualifications:** * Minimum 2–5 years’ proven experience in procurement and contracting, preferably in distribution, transmission, or infrastructure sectors; * Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with contracting processes for construction, operation, and maintenance of substations; high-, medium-, and low-voltage power lines; energy generation, transmission, and distribution projects; and civil infrastructure; * Proficiency in high-complexity negotiations and contract management, including EPCs, Turnkey, BoP (Balance of Plant), Framework Agreements, and LPUs (Long-Term Purchase Agreements); * Familiarity with electricity sector regulations—particularly in distribution and transmission—as well as environmental regulations and sustainable procurement practices; * Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and high-pressure environments; leadership profile; * Advanced proficiency in procurement and contract management tools, such as ERP, MRP (SAP), and e-procurement platforms (e.g., Oracle, Coupa, and similar); * Knowledge of commercial levers for negotiations—including "Should Cost," "Spend Analysis," Kraljic Matrix, SWOT analysis, and Strategic Sourcing methodologies; * Analytical skills, ability to build managerial/executive dashboards, market analysis, commodity price fluctuations, financial trend/forecasting, and cost driver analysis; * Assessment of financial and reputational risks; * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. **Additional Information** Why apply: Joining Grupo Equatorial means becoming part of a growing company whose culture champions continuous development, talent diversity, and commitment to the future. Here, purpose and results go hand in hand. **We offer benefits designed to support your journey:** ‍‍ Care Health and dental plans with co-payment, covering you and your family (immediate dependents); Life insurance protecting your present and future; Childcare allowance. Food Meal voucher to recharge your energy. Mobility Transportation allowance for safe commuting; On-site parking when required. Well-being Wellhub (formerly Gympass); Collective effort recognized Profit-sharing program; Private pension plan. Universidade Saber Learning platform featuring personalized learning paths, content, and training programs to accelerate each talent’s professional development. **Join Grupo Equatorial. Built by people who shape the future!** Being part of Grupo Equatorial means **believing in the power of multipossibilities.** Why do we think this way? Because our story began in energy distribution—and today, **we are Brazil’s first multi-service company in the sector!** We positively impact **over 14 million Brazilians**, and continue growing with a clear purpose: transforming the future every day through solutions that generate meaningful, positive impacts on people’s lives. We operate across diverse businesses, realities, and professional pathways—enabling each talent to find their own way to grow, collaborate, and make a difference. Our strength lies in our people—and in the impact they create when given space to be authentically themselves. **Now it’s your turn to join this movement!**