PURCHASER

Description

Job Summary: Strategically manage the planning, negotiation, and execution of direct material procurement for manufacturing agricultural equipment, ensuring a robust and competitive supply chain. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic involvement in procurement of direct materials for agricultural equipment 2. Development of strategic suppliers and a robust supply chain 3. Leadership in cost reduction and margin improvement projects Strategically manage the planning, negotiation, and execution of direct material procurement—including raw materials, components, and inputs—essential for manufacturing OXBO Brazil’s agricultural equipment. The role’s mission includes, but is not limited to, planning and developing strategic suppliers to ensure a robust, competitive, and reliable supply chain. The Purchaser is responsible for ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and appropriate costs, aligning with local production plans and Group OXBO’s global sourcing guidelines, thereby contributing to operational efficiency and continuous strengthening of the supplier base. **Uberaba in Minas Gerais** Responsibilities: * Develop and implement sustainable supply strategies for new and existing products within assigned commodities. * Identify and lead cost reduction and margin improvement projects while maintaining quality and delivery standards, considering total cost of ownership. * Manage relationships and performance of assigned suppliers, monitoring key indicators—such as quality, delivery, and cost. * Provide escalation support to materials planning, assisting in resolving capacity-related issues and supplier delivery problems. * Conduct contractual negotiations aligned with local and global supply chain policies. * Develop communication plans for internal and external stakeholders. * Collaborate with global initiatives to locally implement any required global procurement strategies. Requirements and Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields. * Advanced English (capable of conducting negotiations, meetings, and training). * Intermediate knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and charts). * Minimum 3–5 years of prior procurement experience, preferably in direct materials for agricultural, construction machinery, automotive, or manufacturing industries. * ERP experience (QAD preferred). * Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (~25%). * Strong analytical skills, proactivity, discipline, negotiation ability, and relationship-building capability. Behavioral Competencies (Soft Skills): * Strategic Negotiator: Ability to conduct complex negotiations with clearly documented, sustainable outcomes. * Results Orientation: Commitment to cost, quality, and delivery targets. * Effective Communicator: Clear interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders. * Problem Solver: Agility in addressing critical supply issues. * Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and KPIs for decision-making. * Team Collaboration: Strong collaboration across all internal functions, including production, engineering, quality, and finance.