**Category Management:** Negotiate the purchase of raw materials (chemicals, actives, essential oils, fragrances, etc.), focusing on cost, quality, and delivery timelines. **Supplier Development:** Identify, qualify, and evaluate domestic and international suppliers; Technical Interface: Collaborate closely with R&D (Research and Development) and Quality Assurance departments to validate new raw materials and substitutes; **Risk Mitigation:** Analyze market scenarios (commodities, currency fluctuations) to ensure optimal lead time and prevent factory stockouts; **Simulations:** Create your consumption simulation spreadsheet (MRP) for verification/comparison against requested requirements; **Requirements:** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree completed in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. Degrees in Business Administration/International Trade are also accepted, provided there is solid experience in the chemical/cosmetic sector. **Experience:** Prior experience in direct material procurement (raw materials), preferably within the Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical industries. **Languages:** Intermediate to advanced English (essential for international negotiations and reading technical specifications). **Hard Skills:** Intermediate Excel proficiency and hands-on experience with ERP systems. **Preferred Qualifications:** Import knowledge, advanced Excel skills, Power BI
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
