JUNIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST

Description

Job Summary: Strategically and operationally manage service procurement to ensure quality, timeliness, cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with internal policies. Key Highlights: 1. Lead quotation and negotiation processes with service providers 2. Manage service contracts and monitor suppliers 3. Develop and qualify suppliers, mitigating contractual risks **Job Mission:** Strategically and operationally manage service procurement, ensuring: service execution quality, delivery deadlines, cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with the company's internal policies. **Main Responsibilities:** * Lead quotation processes (RFQ/RFP) for services and materials procurement, ensuring competitiveness and technical alignment; * Perform technical and commercial proposal evaluation, analyzing price, scope, timelines, and contractual terms; * Conduct negotiations with service providers to secure optimal commercial terms, delivery timelines, cost reductions, and risk mitigation; * Issue purchase orders and support the formalization of service agreements in accordance with internal policies; * Monitor the full lifecycle of purchase orders and contracts—from procurement through service delivery and validation; * Manage service contracts (outsourcing), tracking execution, deadlines, quality, and SLA (Service Level Agreement) compliance; * Control service measurements and validate information for PCP; * Conduct comparative analyses and identify opportunities for cost reduction and contract optimization; * Support demand areas in structuring procurement scopes (SOW); * Develop, qualify, and monitor suppliers, ensuring documentary, technical, and financial compliance; * Proactively mitigate contractual and operational risks related to outsourcing; * Maintain continuous relationships with suppliers and internal departments to ensure alignment and process efficiency; **Requirements:** **Education:** * Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related fields. **Additional Courses:** * Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate Excel); * ERP systems (TOTVS, SAP, Protheus, or similar); * Basic knowledge of negotiation and technical procurement (preferred). **Experience:** * 6 months to 2 years of administrative experience in procurement or supply chain; * Experience with quotations, purchase order control, and supplier support. **Technical Competencies:** * Basic understanding of procurement processes; * Purchase order issuance and delivery tracking; * ERP and Excel usage; * Organization of departmental data and documents. **Behavioral Competencies:** * Organization and attention to detail; * Strong verbal and written communication skills; * Agility, proactivity, and conflict resolution ability; * Responsibility and commitment to deadlines; * Willingness to learn and develop. * Firm follow-up approach when managing supplier accountability.