Purchasing Assistant

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement routines, supplier negotiations, and order and delivery control. Key Highlights: 1. Essential support in procurement routines 2. Opportunity to negotiate with suppliers 3. Order and delivery organization and control We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our team and support procurement routines, contributing to process organization, supplier negotiation, and efficient order and delivery control. **Main Responsibilities** Request quotations for products and services from suppliers Negotiate delivery timelines, prices, and commercial terms Issue purchase orders in the Protheus (TOTVS) system Monitor the purchase order approval workflow in the system Enter preliminary\-invoices, verifying taxes according to the received invoice Control delivery deadlines and purchase order status Maintain organization of purchasing documents and records **Desired / Required Qualifications** Prior experience in procurement or administrative roles Experience with ERP systems, preferably Protheus (TOTVS) Basic knowledge of invoices and taxes (ICMS, IPI, etc.) Supplier negotiation skills Organizational skills and attention to deadlines and details Intermediate proficiency in Excel/spreadsheets **Differentiators** Experience in contract or recurring service management Experience in financial or tax-related routines Strong communication skills with internal departments Coursework in Commercial Management or Business Administration (a plus) Minimum Education Level: High School (Secondary Education) Preferred Education: Finance, Technical Course