Procurement Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Procurement professional for engineering, responsible for purchasing materials and services, negotiating with suppliers, and managing procurement processes. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic procurement and supplier negotiation. 2. Team collaboration to improve supply chain processes. 3. Opportunity to apply knowledge of ESG best practices. Engineering company with over 30 years in the market. Job Responsibilities: \- Procure materials and services, from quotation to purchase order issuance. \- Negotiate prices, delivery timelines, and commercial terms with suppliers, ensuring optimal conditions within company guidelines and departmental supervision. \- Research and develop new suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability in procurement. \- Monitor delivery deadlines and proactively prevent stockouts. \- Contribute basic reports and analyses to the procurement team. \- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, adhering to internal and regulatory standards. \- Review and process purchase requisitions, converting them into purchase orders. \- Analyze and compare commercial proposals to support decision-making. \- Update supplier records and maintain organized documentation. \- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure supply chain efficiency. Desired Skills: \- Planning to manage daily demands and deadlines. \- Teamwork to collaborate with colleagues and suppliers. \- Ability to handle data and perform simple analyses (e.g., price comparison, basic reporting). \- Organization: Essential for managing quotations, deadlines, and internal requests. \- Communication: Ability to interact clearly with suppliers and internal teams. \- Proactivity: Willingness to learn and contribute to process improvement. \- Resilience: Ability to handle pressure during negotiations and multitasking. \- Basic knowledge of sustainable procurement or ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) best practices. Requirements and Qualifications: \- Completed undergraduate degree (any field). (Mandatory) \- Prior experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial negotiations. (Mandatory) \- Knowledge of procurement processes, proposal analysis, and purchase order control. (Mandatory) \- Intermediate Excel skills (control spreadsheets, cost analysis, price comparisons). (Mandatory) \- Proficiency in negotiation and supplier relationship management. (Mandatory) Familiarity with ERPs and supply chain management systems (SAP, TOTVS, etc.). (Preferred) \- Experience in engineering or building maintenance companies. (Preferred) \- Basic understanding of procurement contracts and compliance. (Preferred) \- Basic knowledge of inventory planning and management. (Preferred) Work Schedule and Location: \- Location: Camorim (Rio de Janeiro). \- Schedule: 07:00–17:00 (Mon–Thu), \- 07:00–16:00 (Fri) Employment Type: Full-time, CLT (Consolidated Labor Laws) Compensation: R$1\.518,00 \- R$2\.175,31 per month Benefits: * Meal allowance * Food allowance * Transportation allowance Education: * Completed undergraduate degree (Mandatory) Experience: * Procurement (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site