Description
Job Summary:
A professional responsible for developing and executing strategic procurement plans, analyzing demand, negotiating with suppliers, and optimizing resources to achieve the best cost and quality.
Key Highlights:
1. Develop strategic procurement plans aligned with company objectives
2. Negotiate contracts with suppliers to maximize results and cost-effectiveness
3. Monitor and analyze performance indicators for continuous improvement
**Responsibilities:**
* Develop strategic procurement plans aligned with the company's needs and objectives.
* Analyze internal and external demand to determine quantities and specifications of products to be procured.
* Identify new procurement trends and concepts in the market to maintain the company's competitiveness.
* Monitor product seasonality and adjust procurement planning as needed.
* Develop procurement strategies that optimize company resources and minimize risks.
* Review and analyze purchase requests received from various departments within the company.
* Prepare budgets and quotations with suppliers, seeking the best conditions regarding price, delivery time, and quality.
* Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers to maximize company results, especially concerning optimal merchandise cost.
* Research and evaluate current and potential suppliers, considering their reputation, delivery capacity, and product quality.
* Maintain an up-to-date supplier database to facilitate selection and decision-making processes.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
* Communicate\-regularly with suppliers to track order status, resolve issues, and identify improvement opportunities.
* Monitor and analyze key procurement performance indicators, such as average delivery time, supplier satisfaction index, total acquisition cost, among others.
* Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance procurement department performance.
**Requirements:**
* Academic degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
* Prior experience in procurement roles, preferably in the Retail Hardware and Tools sector.
* Knowledge of negotiation techniques and supplier management.
* Analytical ability to evaluate commercial proposals and make strategic decisions.
* Communication and teamwork skills.
* Proficiency in computer tools, especially procurement management systems.
* Willingness to travel.