SENIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST – MINERAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT – CORPORATE – VALE BASE METALS

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Job Summary: Act as Senior Procurement Analyst for mineral processing equipment, focused on strategic procurement and category management. Key Highlights: 1. Focus on strategic procurement and complex negotiations. 2. Leadership of continuous improvement and innovation projects. 3. Development of procurement strategies with a global perspective. **SENIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST – MINERAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT – CORPORATE – VALE BASE METALS****Attention: You must attach your resume at the time of application.****Where there is evolution, Vale is present.** The **Vale Base Metals** is an autonomous company within the Vale Group, with operations in Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan. Its focus is the production of minerals essential for the energy transition.**Our cultural transformation:** Vale Base Metals is a mining company seeking to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world, placing safety at the core of everything it does and working to build solutions for humanity's challenges \- transforming the future today. We learn together and remain committed to our cultural transformation to generate value and positive impact with people through our activities. Advancing every day, we feel ready to cultivate strong relationships and consistently foster open dialogue with society.**\#**join**Vale** **\#ValeBaseMetals****Learn more about our purpose:****https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=MUpLjGKLmSc****https://www.vale.com/pt/home** **Want to learn more about this opportunity?** CD Number (Available Position): **1100209, 1100211 and 1100212** Number of Positions: 03 Education: Engineering, Administration or Economics Location: Nova Lima/MG Working Hours: Administrative Work Modality: Hybrid Contract Type: Indefinite-term Application Period: from 04/22/2026 to 04/28/2026 **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Administration or Economics; * Advanced English; * Experience in **Strategic Procurement**, preferably in industrial or mining environments; * Knowledge of **cost analysis, complex negotiations and category management**; * Clear communication, resilience and autonomy; * Holistic and innovative mindset; **Desired Qualifications:** * Knowledge of SAP, Power BI and SharePoint; * Knowledge and/or proficiency in Artificial Intelligence tools. **Responsibilities and Activities:*** Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best commercial and economic conditions for the company; * Conduct detailed analyses of costs, proposals and alternatives, considering the **total cost of ownership**, savings opportunities and economically advantageous decisions; * Be responsible for procurement related to **key investment projects**, involving fixed mineral processing equipment such as: crushers, screens, mills, flotation cells, conveyor belts, electrical substations, automation systems and electrical centers; * Develop and implement **procurement strategies and planning** with a global and long-term vision; * Identify and lead **continuous improvement, technology and innovation projects** within assigned categories; * Ensure **operational continuity** across all operations for assigned categories, supported by a structured **risk management plan**; * Collaborate closely with areas such as **Operations, Maintenance, Legal, Tax, Financial Planning and International Trade**; * Develop and maintain relationships with **strategic suppliers** and key internal stakeholders; * Conduct market analyses and monitor **industry trends and developments**, linking these insights to category strategy; * Identify new supplier, product and solution opportunities that ensure **commercial competitiveness**; * Develop initiatives aligned with the **environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda**, contributing to **CO₂ emission reduction targets**; * Prepare **concise executive reports** covering category strategy, performance indicators, procurement results and market outlook; **A few benefits Vale Base Metals offers you*** **Private Pension Plan:** financial security for retirement, ensuring peace of mind. * **PLR** \- Profit and Results Sharing Program: recognition of everyone's efforts through participation in company profits. * **Medical and Hospital Coverage, Dental Care:** comprehensive health care for employees and dependents, prioritizing health and quality of life; * **Daycare Reimbursement or Babysitter Allowance:** support to balance returning to work with the arrival of a child \- up to age 6 of dependents; * **PASA** \- Health Plans for family members or for the employee themselves upon retirement or termination; * **Meal Voucher:** financial support for grocery purchases; * **Food Voucher or On-site Meals:** benefit to simplify daily routines and promote healthy eating habits; * **Apoiar \- Employee and Dependent Assistance Program:** specialized emotional and social support for employees and their families; * **Christmas Gift Card for Dependents:** a gesture of affection at year-end \- for dependents up to age 10; * **Chartered Transportation or Transport Voucher:** daily commuting assurance for employees to the workplace; * Physical Activity Incentive \- Wellhub: promotion of physical health and well-being through fitness programs; * **Well-being Program:** holistic care to improve employees’ quality of life; * **Advantage Club:** exclusive discounts and benefits for purchases at partner establishments. **What is it like to work at Vale Base Metals?** At Vale Base Metals, we contribute to shaping futures — of mining, of the planet, and yours. We offer opportunities across diverse areas and professional goals. Here, our talents collectively build a collaborative and inclusive environment that values individuals for who they are: their individuality, leadership and commitment. At Vale Base Metals, we learn together. We believe in the richness of everyday experiences and knowledge sharing among talents. Here, every moment can and should be a learning opportunity. At Vale Base Metals, we also grow together. We establish solid relationships based on shared value with our employees and society. Thus, we demonstrate our commitment to a positive legacy, consistent results, and building mining with more innovative and sustainable processes: the mining of the future. **Where there is a future, the Vale Group is present.** Curious to learn more about the Vale Group? Visit www.vale.com and https://vale.com/pt/basemetals Also explore our Diversity Policy ***Vale and Vale Base Metals do not charge any fees at any stage of their selection processes.*** **All applications must be submitted exclusively via** ***our website*** ***or through positions posted on Vale’s LinkedIn profile******.*** *Note: If you have previously applied for this position, the application submission button will not be available. Should you be selected in the selection process, we will contact you to inform you of the selection result.*