Job Summary: The Procurement Assistant in Guaçuí, ES supports the procurement department by conducting quotations, negotiations, purchase order issuance, and delivery schedule tracking to ensure material supply. Key Highlights: 1. Essential support to the procurement department 2. Cost negotiation and optimization 3. Supplier management and analysis The Procurement Assistant in Guaçuí, ES supports procurement activities by conducting quotations, negotiating with suppliers, issuing purchase orders, and monitoring delivery schedules. Additionally, this role is responsible for maintaining up-to-date supplier records, analyzing costs, and identifying alternatives to reduce expenses. This professional plays a critical role in ensuring the supply of materials and inputs necessary for company operations. * Conduct price quotations for materials and services from suppliers to secure optimal purchasing conditions. * Negotiate delivery schedules, payment terms, and discounts with suppliers to optimize costs. * Issue purchase orders in the company’s internal system to ensure proper formalization of commercial transactions. * Monitor purchase order status, verify delivery deadlines, and resolve potential delays. * Maintain updated supplier records, including registration details, commercial terms, and purchase history. * Analyze procurement-related costs to identify opportunities for expense reduction and efficiency improvement. * Participate in meetings with the procurement team and other company departments, contributing information and suggestions for improvements. * Evaluate new suppliers by conducting market research and assessing product and service quality. * Prepare managerial reports with procurement performance indicators to support strategic decision-making. * Collaborate with inventory management by providing demand forecasts and material replenishment requirements.