PURCHASING MANAGER

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Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and analytical Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, optimize processes, and ensure efficiency and cost savings, with strong negotiation skills and experience in industrial procurement. Key Highlights: 1. Lead procurement operations and optimize purchasing processes 2. Conduct negotiations and ensure the best cost-benefit ratio 3. Adopt a strategic mindset with a results-oriented focus Are you a strategic, analytical person passionate about process optimization? We are looking for a **Purchasing Manager** to lead our procurement operations, ensuring efficiency, cost savings, and alignment with organizational objectives. The professional will be responsible for **managing and improving direct and indirect procurement processes**, conducting negotiations with national suppliers, and securing the best cost\-benefit ratio for the company. They will work closely with **Logistics, Planning, and Finance** departments to ensure operational fluidity and synergy. We seek someone with **strategic vision**, **strong negotiation skills**, and **solid experience in industrial procurement**, who focuses on results and continuous improvement. Proficiency in the **Protheus (TOTVS) system** is essential for controlling and monitoring procurement processes—from requisitions to performance reports. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Manage and optimize direct and indirect procurement processes; * Develop procurement strategies; * Control and coordinate procurement activities for the headquarters and branches, developing acquisition strategies aligned with organizational objectives; * Conduct contract, pricing, delivery timeline, and commercial condition negotiations with national suppliers; * Propose continuous improvements; * Manage the procurement team, promoting technical and behavioral development; * Collaborate with departments such as Logistics, Planning, and Finance to ensure process integration; * Use the Protheus (TOTVS) system to manage purchase orders, requisitions, approvals, and performance reports. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related fields; * Solid experience in industrial procurement. * Advanced knowledge of the Protheus (TOTVS) system—essential requirement; * Skills in cost analysis, strategic planning, and supplier management; * Advanced Office suite proficiency (especially Excel); * Analytical, dynamic profile with a results-oriented focus. **Preferred Qualifications** * Postgraduate degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Industrial Management; * Experience in cost-reduction projects and implementation of operational improvements. **Additional Information** Meal allowance; On-site lunch; Health and dental insurance; Gympass; Psychologist referral program; PLR (Profit and Results Sharing); Transportation allowance or fuel subsidy;