Procurement Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for identifying purchasing needs, requesting price quotations, negotiating terms, issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, managing inventory, and supporting raw material cost analysis—with a focus on optimization. Key Highlights: 1. Cost optimization and negotiation of commercial terms with suppliers 2. End-to-end procurement cycle management and inventory control of inputs 3. Strategic collaboration with production and performance analysis of the procurement area **Job Description and Responsibilities:** **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM **Level:** Operational **Employment Type:** Tenured \- CLT labor code * Identify purchasing needs for raw materials, ingredients (e.g., flour, yeast, sugar), packaging, inputs, and cleaning supplies. * Request price quotations from suppliers, comparing quality, delivery time, and cost. * Request quotations, negotiate commercial terms (price, delivery schedule, discounts, payment methods). * Issue purchase orders and ensure accuracy of data (quantity, specifications, amounts). * Track deliveries: confirm deadlines, quantities, and quality of received goods. * Verify invoices and bills, and accurately record purchase data to support finance. * Manage ingredient and input inventory to prevent shortages or overstocking, and alert when replenishment is needed. * Maintain up-to-date supplier records: contacts, terms, delivery history, and quality performance. * Support development of raw material cost reports and supplier comparison analyses. * Collaborate with production to forecast future demand (e.g., production peaks, promotions). * Monitor procurement KPIs (e.g., average price, delivery lead time, return rate). BENEFITS: R$ 500.00 attendance bonus VA: On-site meal allowance. VT: Covers commuting expenses, with 6% payroll deduction. Health insurance plan: employee pays only R$99.00; remainder covered by company. Dental insurance plan: employee pays only R$9.90\. **Requirements:** * Completed high school education; technical or bachelor’s degree in Administration, Logistics, Procurement, or related fields preferred. * Prior experience in procurement, preferably in the food industry or handling perishables / bakery inputs at high volume. * Basic knowledge of inventory management, food storage, and shelf-life control. * Strong negotiation skills and a cost-saving mindset—e.g., identifying functionally equivalent but lower-cost alternatives. * Proficiency in Excel (e.g., procurement tracking spreadsheets, cost control sheets) **Benefits:** Medical assistance, Dental assistance, Internal benefits, Transportation allowance