Job Summary: Manage procurement and contracting demands, negotiate strategically with suppliers, and develop corporate procurement planning for an innovative educational group. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic involvement in procurement and contract management 2. Development of corporate procurement planning 3. Participation in continuous improvement and innovation projects Grupo SEB is hiring a **SENIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST**, to work at its Administrative Headquarters in **Ribeirão Preto/SP**. **Join Grupo SEB!** **We are one of the largest educational groups in the country, focused on innovation, excellence, and positive societal impact.** Learn more about Grupo SEB: https://www.sebsa.com.br/ **Responsibilities and Duties** * Manage procurement and contracting demands for categories under your responsibility, ensuring achievement of targets (cost, timeline, and quality); * Develop and execute corporate procurement planning aligned with the needs of requesting departments. * Draft and manage supply contracts for categories under your responsibility, proactively overseeing renewals, negotiations for price adjustments, and contract terminations; * Conduct strategic negotiations with suppliers; * Identify potential suppliers and research emerging market trends to drive innovation and optimize cost-benefit ratios; * Perform critical analysis of suppliers’ commercial proposals and quality performance. * Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers; * Participate in corporate procurement, continuous improvement, and innovation projects; * Respond to occasional third-party requests (audits, consulting firms, regulatory inspections, etc.) related to your area; * Prepare reports, generate documentation, and compile data using tools and applications; * Follow Operational Excellence procedures (KPIs, continuous improvement, PDCA, etc); * Fulfill tasks assigned by the Coordinator, organizing timelines for activity completion. * Execute emergency purchases when required, especially those potentially generating significant impact. * Propose process improvements for activities managed by the department whenever possible. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields. * Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Supply Chain/Procurement. * Languages: English and Spanish (Preferred) * Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and data analytics tools is a plus. * Familiarity with the following methodologies in daily practice is desirable: Strategic Sourcing, Cost Breakdown, and Total Cost Ownership; **Additional Information** * Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00–18:00 hrs / Friday, 08:00–17:00 hrs; * Work Modality: On-site. With six decades of pioneering leadership in education, Grupo SEB has established itself as a global, vibrant, and multicultural community grounded in educational excellence. We form a network comprising over 7,000 transformation agents dedicated to expanding opportunities for more than 400,000 students across approximately 40 countries. At the forefront of educational trends and innovations, we are a robust and diversified Brazilian educational group. We continuously invest in technology and disruptive educational solutions shaping the future of learning. Our business portfolio includes widely recognized market brands spanning basic education through higher education. Additionally, we offer customized educational solutions that empower global citizens. Our purpose extends beyond educational transformation: “We connect global students and empower them to create impactful futures, expanding their opportunities through excellence and innovation.” Here, you will become part of a culture that celebrates passion for learning and commitment to positively impacting the future through education. Join us in becoming part of a global education group! \#JoinGrupoSEB