Purchasing Analyst

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Job Summary: Karter Lubrificantes is seeking a proactive and organized Purchasing Analyst to optimize resources and strengthen relationships with suppliers. Key Highlights: 1. Optimization of resources and strengthening of supplier relationships 2. Direct contribution to operational efficiency and company growth 3. A key component in procurement organization and strategy **Job Description:** The Karter team is looking for a proactive and organized Purchasing Assistant to join our team, supporting the entire procurement process for products, services, and equipment—with a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. ️ Junior Purchasing Analyst Karter Lubrificantes is seeking a **Purchasing Analyst** with an analytical mindset, strong organizational skills, and excellent negotiation abilities. This person will be responsible for managing quotation processes, negotiations, and acquisitions of materials and services—ensuring optimal cost, delivery timelines, and quality for the company. Their role will be essential in optimizing resources, strengthening supplier relationships, and directly contributing to Karter’s operational efficiency and growth. **About the Role** You will be responsible for conducting quotation processes, negotiations, and purchasing activities; tracking deliveries; evaluating suppliers; maintaining up-to-date supplier records; monitoring departmental KPIs; and supporting contract management—all contributing directly to procurement efficiency and corporate results. **How This Role Fits Into Karter** The procurement department is vital to ensuring the company acquires necessary resources with appropriate quality, timing, and cost. Your work will directly support operational efficiency, cost optimization, and stronger supplier relationships. You will serve as a **key component** in Karter’s procurement organization and strategy, supporting sustainable growth and corporate competitiveness. **Responsibilities** * Conduct quotations, negotiations, and purchases of requested products; * Follow up on deliveries and ensure adherence to deadlines; * Maintain updated and ISO-compliant supplier registrations; * Participate in supplier certification and disqualification processes; * Support strategic procurement planning aligned with production demand; * Issue and track detailed purchase orders in the ERP system; * Analyze inventory levels and support material and warranty controls; * Research pricing, evaluate suppliers, and propose improvements to supply terms; * Support contract management, ensuring compliance with deadlines and contractual clauses; * Perform data entry, analysis, and control of information in the ERP system. **Qualifications** * Proven experience in procurement; * Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills; * Ability to work independently and collaboratively; * Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Excel; * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or related fields. **Join Karter!** If you are organized, analytical, and eager to contribute to strategic procurement decisions, send us your resume and grow with us! **Location****Employment Type****Work Model** Jacareí, SP, BR Full-time CLT On-site