Senior Buyer

Description

Job Summary: Opportunity to work at the only high-alloy steel mill in the Southern Hemisphere, managing categories, negotiating with suppliers, and developing procurement strategies to secure optimal commercial terms. Key Highlights: 1. Work at the only high-alloy steel mill in the Southern Hemisphere 2. Category management focused on Total Cost of Ownership and Strategic Sourcing 3. Development of sourcing and negotiation strategies Would you like to build a career at the only high-alloy steel mill in the Southern Hemisphere — a globally competitive company nationally recognized for its advanced metallurgical expertise? Seize this opportunity. Join our \#TimedeAÇO. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Manage assigned categories by selecting and negotiating with qualified suppliers to ensure optimal commercial terms for the company, applying a Total Cost of Ownership and Strategic Sourcing mindset in decision-making; * Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories; * Identify and develop new supply sources jointly with user areas to improve product quality and enhance production process efficiency; * Analyze feasibility of procuring domestic or imported products to ensure optimal cost conditions (considering logistics, tax, and financial gains), delivery timelines, and quality; * Propose category innovations by introducing new models that generate cost savings and operational productivity; * Collaborate closely with key stakeholders (IT, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal), influencing decisions and ensuring strategic alignment; * Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance frameworks, and applicable legal requirements for procurement activities. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering; * Intermediate/advanced English proficiency; * Experience developing sourcing and negotiation strategies for complex categories (Industrial Services, Energy, Gas, IT, and CAPEX); * Experience leading strategic procurement processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and contract management; * Cost analysis (TCO) and financial feasibility assessment of procurement activities; * Knowledge of energy/gas markets and procurement of IT solutions (software, services, infrastructure); * Experience acquiring CAPEX projects (equipment, construction, technical services); * SAP knowledge; * Advanced Excel skills; * Focus on cost-reduction projects, savings generation, and risk mitigation; * Knowledge of tax and fiscal regulations. **Additional Information** WHAT DO WE OFFER? * Multinational company with over 80 years in the market and a reference in the steel industry; * Highly learning-oriented environment with technical training programs; * On-site cafeteria; * Complimentary transportation; * 50% reimbursement for medications \+ health plan with co-payment \+ dental assistance \= extended to first-degree dependents; * Credit cooperative; * Market-competitive remuneration; * Profit-sharing program (PLR) tied to collective goals; * Subsidy for postgraduate studies, language courses, and training programs (per internal policy); * Private pension plan — because we care about your future; * Basic food basket — delivered conveniently to your residence; * Uniform (for Operational Area) with in-house laundry — per company policy; * Six-month maternity leave \+ childcare allowance (for children up to 3 years old). Villares Metals aims to retain its greatest asset: its people. Therefore, the company supports the development of skills and competencies through training programs that add value to individuals and collectively to our employees, processes, and products — ensuring high performance. Initiative, commitment, and dedication are critical factors in professional development. These attributes translate into personal achievements and success stories — of which Villares Metals is proud to be part. \#orgulhoempertencer \*\* Here, we believe in the potential of those already on our team — thus, all our openings are also open to current employees; \*\* All positions are also open to professionals with disabilities; \*\* At Villares, opportunity is for everyone! We respect diversity and value differences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture grounded in equity and appreciation of differences. Our story takes shape with yours. Join our \#TimedeAÇO. With over 80 years of history, Villares Metals has become a reference in developing products, services, and solutions in steels and special alloys for the most diverse and complex applications demanding high quality and superior performance. And this is possible only thanks to the work of our \#TimeDeAço. Join us — explore available positions and apply!