Senior Buyer

Description

Job Summary: A Procurement Professional responsible for the strategic acquisition of products and services, supplier management, and process optimization across all group companies. Key Highlights: 1. Central role in the strategic acquisition of products and services. 2. Supplier and contract management, focusing on cost-effectiveness and alignment. 3. Consultative service and continuous improvement of procurement processes. **What does the Procurement area do at Porto?** Our Procurement area is the core function for acquiring products and services across all group companies. We operate from supplier qualification through to contract lifecycle management, ensuring optimal cost\-benefit ratios and alignment with business needs. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Demand Analysis and Management: Receive, analyze, and qualify requests for products/services; evaluate briefings; identify the need to develop new supply sources or direct requests to the existing portfolio. * Market Research and Prospecting: Conduct in-depth market research and proactively prospect suppliers to identify the best service options and establish strategic partnerships. * Supplier Management: Lead supplier pre\-selection and preparation of technical specifications for developed products, ensuring registration and standardization of specifications. * Presentation and Negotiation: Present purchasing options to internal clients, highlighting advantages and disadvantages, and providing all relevant information regarding products, services, and suppliers. * Process Optimization: Support internal clients in adopting best procurement practices by delivering consultative service and pursuing continuous improvement of procurement processes. * Document Management: Maintain and organize all documentation related to opportunity processes for future reference. * Compliance and Policy: Ensure adherence to company regulations, procedures, and the Procurement Policy, clarifying it whenever necessary. * Interpersonal Relationships: Act with agility in problem resolution, flexibility, and balance, prioritizing quality service to internal clients and suppliers. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Education: Completed undergraduate degree (preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, or related fields). * Prior experience in Procurement, preferably in strategic procurement, contracting services across various categories (Financial and Insurance services are a plus), and within large-scale enterprises with structured processes. * Excel: Intermediate to Advanced proficiency. * Knowledge of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis and Strategic Sourcing methodology. * Familiarity with BI tools, strong analytical capability, and ability to generate insights and make data-driven decisions. * Proficiency in systems such as Coupa, SAP ECC, Power BI, and Spend Analysis tools. * Willingness to work onsite. **Differentiators:** * Experience with Coupa. * Experience in procurement of financial and insurance services. **We seek a professional with:** * Owner mindset and sense of urgency. * Strong critical thinking skills. * Excellent interpersonal communication. * Cooperative spirit and teamwork orientation. * Strategic mindset. * Conflict management, organizational, and resilience skills. **Additional Information** **BENEFITS** **Flexible Meal and Food Allowance;** **Health Insurance Plan;** **Dental Insurance Plan;** **Wellhub and TotalPass;** **Exclusive Bio Ritmo Gym for Employees:** located at the Head Office Complex; **Profit Sharing Program \- PLR;** **Stock Ownership Program: Porto em Ação:** complementary to PLR until 2025; **Sand and Multipurpose Courts:** located at the Head Office Complex; **Transportation Allowance;** **Van Transportation Services;** available at major access stations to Porto (Luz, Barra Funda, Santa Cecília, and Júlio Prestes); **Extended Parental Leave:** up to 40 days for all family configurations; **Extended Maternity Leave:** 6 months; **Medical Clinic with Specialties:** located at the Head Office Complex and Barra Funda; **Childcare or Nanny Assistance;** **Life Insurance;** **Private Pension Plan \- PortoPrev;** **Discounts on Products and Services;** **Scholarship Program: Reimbursement for undergraduate, postgraduate, or MBA studies;** **Monthly Running Events:** subsidy for major street races in São Paulo; **Language Reimbursement (English or Spanish);** **Teatro Porto:** exclusive screenings for Employees; **Library;** **Rest Room:** at the Head Office Complex; **Game Room:** at the Head Office Complex; **Massage and Podiatry Services:** at the Head Office Complex; **Work Location:** Central São Paulo, Campos Elíseos. Porto is much more than an insurance company: it is a massive ecosystem leveraging technology to create solutions across four business verticals: **Porto Bank, Porto Saúde, Porto Seguro, and Porto Serviço**. Its reputation and recognition built over more than 7 decades reinforce Porto’s scale — a benchmark enterprise in business, built by and for people. Here, the hearts of 13,000 employees beat with **pride in being part of a solid, ethical organization** that **transforms dreams into fantastic realities** for our 15.8 million+ customers. We operate through over 101 branches and regional offices across Brazil. Learning is embedded in our DNA, and here you’ll find **incentives, tools, and supportive colleagues to learn and grow every day**, in an inclusive, safe environment where everyone can be themselves and take pride in who they are — fostering respect and **living fully and well-being in a genuinely human company.** **DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT PORTO** At Porto, we value diversity and believe that a plural team is essential for the development of our entire business, society, and each individual — because we understand that every person is unique in building a more innovative and inclusive environment. Together, we work daily to build a safe, free, and welcoming space with greater plurality and respect. Therefore, we **strongly encourage applications from women, Black and Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA\+ individuals** for all our open positions.