Junior Procurement Manager

Description

Job Summary: Strategically lead procurement and sourcing, focusing on optimizing acquisition processes for critical services and sustainably generating savings. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic leadership in procurement and sourcing 2. Focus on savings and process optimization 3. Active supplier management and risk mitigation Act as the strategic procurement and sourcing leader responsible for structuring and evolving critical service acquisition processes, ensuring cost control, contractual excellence, risk mitigation, and sustainable annual savings generation through structured negotiations, active supplier management, and total cost of ownership perspective. Reporting directly to the CFO: * Advertising, marketing, media, and event agencies; * Logistics, warehousing, and transportation; * Fleet; * Corporate benefits; * Travel agencies; * General and outsourced services; * Other strategic indirect services; **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **Strategic Sourcing Savings** * Develop category-specific sourcing strategies; * Lead RFPs, RFQs, and strategic negotiations; * Achieve annual savings targets; **Governance and Compliance** * Standardize procurement processes; * Manage contracts and mitigate risks; **Supplier Management** * Qualify and develop suppliers; * Reduce dependency on single-source suppliers; **Metrics and Control** * Monitor savings, SLAs, and compliance; * Support budgetary control; **Business Partner** * Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments; **REQUIREMENTS** * Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related fields; * Advanced English proficiency; * ERP knowledge (TOTVS) is desirable; * Strong communication and influence skills to present strategic insights; * Ability to handle dynamic demands;