Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to strengthen our Procurement team, responsible for strategic negotiations, supplier management, and budgetary control within the department. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic negotiations with suppliers for pricing and delivery timelines 2. Coordination of logistics for transportation of machinery and equipment 3. Contract management and supplier development With over 50 years in the market, Lafaete stands out by offering a broad range of services and products. Specializing in the sale and rental of residential modules, shipping containers, modular steel-structure construction, machinery, trucks, and environmental management consulting, we provide complementary solutions tailored to our clients’ specific needs. We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to strengthen our Procurement team. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** * Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and payment terms with suppliers; * Analyze and approve quotations and commercial proposals in accordance with Procurement Management guidelines; * Negotiate and contract freight services for transportation of equipment and materials; * Coordinate logistics for transportation of heavy machinery and equipment; * Negotiate maintenance and refurbishment services for parts, vehicles, and equipment; * Negotiate and contract rental of machinery, vehicles, and equipment, monitoring and verifying contractual measurements; Control purchases related to subcontractors, supporting contractual settlements; * Conduct strategic quotations to define competitive benchmarks and update cost structures; * Prepare and monitor the department’s budget forecast, justifying variances; * Manage supplier registration and development; * Evaluate and monitor supply contracts aiming at cost reduction and quality improvement; * Prepare managerial reports and performance indicators for the department; Ensure compliance with internal procedures, information confidentiality, and best SSMA practices. **REQUIREMENTS** * Technical knowledge of machinery, components, maintenance, as well as materials and services related to civil construction, hydraulic, and electrical fields; * Completed or ongoing undergraduate degree (Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or related fields); * Solid experience in technical procurement and strategic negotiations; * Experience with contracts, measurements, and budgetary control; * Knowledge of freight contracting and logistics processes; * Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel); * Analytical and organized profile, with strong communication and negotiation skills. **Apply now and join our team!**