Purchasing Analyst

Description

Job Summary: Professional responsible for purchase order planning, supplier qualification, negotiation of commercial terms, follow-up monitoring, and purchasing performance indicators. Key Highlights: 1. Cost negotiation and reduction 2. Performance monitoring and reporting 3. Supply chain management ### **Requirements** * Completed or ongoing undergraduate degree in Administration, Economics, International Trade, or related fields; ### **Main Responsibilities** * Plan purchase orders according to consumption forecasts and lead times; * Identify and qualify reliable suppliers; * Request and analyze quotations; * Evaluate historical data, delivery timelines, quality, and commercial terms; * Negotiate prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, and discounts; * Seek cost reduction without compromising quality; * Formalize agreements via contracts and/or purchase orders; * Issue purchase orders in the ERP system; * Perform follow\-up on orders to ensure on-time deliveries; * Resolve issues related to delays, quantity discrepancies, or quality problems; * Monitor purchasing performance indicators (KPIs); * Generate reports on costs, average delivery time, price variations, etc. ### **Required Knowledge** * Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); * Basic understanding of supply chain concepts, lead time, ABC analysis, etc.; * Ability to read and interpret commercial proposals. ### **Preferred Qualifications** * Prior experience in the field. ### **Benefits** * UNIMED Health Insurance Plan; * Meal voucher; * Education allowance; * PRA (Attendance-Based Remuneration Program).