Junior Buyer (427127)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Junior Buyer to work in National Procurement, supporting the acquisition of goods and services essential for scientific and technological projects. Key Highlights: 1. Work in a collaborative, dynamic, and continuously evolving team 2. Opportunities for learning, development, and process improvement 3. Make a difference at a cutting-edge research center To join the International and National Procurement Group \- SIN This group is united and strives to maintain constant alignment regarding its activities. Team members demonstrate willingness to support each other when facing daily challenges and difficulties. Although tasks are not highly complex, they require attention and dedication to avoid errors and, consequently, delays in processes. We are looking for a Junior Buyer to join the National Procurement Group, supporting the acquisition of goods and services essential for high-impact scientific and technological projects. You will be part of a collaborative, dynamic, and continuously evolving team, with opportunities for learning, development, and active participation in process improvement initiatives. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Manage end-to-end national procurement processes * Prepare and analyze Requests for Quotation (RFQs), ensuring clarity and technical compliance * Evaluate commercial proposals and support negotiations with suppliers * Perform purchase order follow-up to ensure timely delivery and adherence to deadlines * Support the development and qualification of new suppliers * Contribute to organizing, traceability, and compliance of procurement processes * Participate in continuous improvement and automation initiatives for departmental processes **Requirements and Qualifications** **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree completed in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or related fields * Basic experience in procurement or supply chain * Organizational skills, attention to detail, and sense of responsibility * Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team * Interest in learning and developing within a technical and structured environment * Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Outlook **Preferred Qualifications:** * Knowledge of: Advanced Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, BI) ERP systems (preferably Protheus – TOTVS) Customer service tools such as JIRA or similar * Interest in process automation, data utilization, and continuous improvement * Proficiency in additional languages, such as English and Spanish. **Additional Information** **Our Benefits** Health Insurance – Unimed Dental Insurance – Uniodonto Psychological Support – Telavita Life Insurance – Allianz Private Pension Plan – BrasilPrev Maternity Leave (extended to 6 months) Paternal Leave (25 days) Childcare Assistance On-site Restaurant Meal Allowance and/or Food Voucher – Pluxee (R$1\.020,00/month) Shuttle Service Transportation Voucher On-site Parking Club – Telecamp Club – Free SESC Association Membership Wellhub – Discounts on gyms Partnerships with companies offering discounts **We reaffirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, women, LGBTI\+, people of diverse ethnicities, generations, and body types, as well as other socially marginalized groups.** At the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), we are driven by passion for science. Our environment is a vibrant research and development hub where professionals from diverse specialties connect to tackle complex challenges and develop solutions to relevant problems—especially in health, energy, renewable materials, and sustainability. We are a Social Organization supervised by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI), at the forefront of scientific research in Brazil. We operate Sirius, the largest scientific infrastructure ever built in the country, and are currently developing the Orion project—a dedicated laboratory complex for advanced pathogen research, available to the national and international scientific communities. We offer a broad range of career opportunities for professionals of diverse profiles. At CNPEM, we conduct cutting-edge research spanning nanotechnology, biosciences, biotechnology, bio-renewables, scientific instrumentation, and accelerator physics—carried out respectively by the National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano), Biosciences Laboratory (LNBio), Bio-Renewables Laboratory (LNBR), and Synchrotron Light Laboratory (LNLS). These initiatives are reinforced by challenging technology projects and frontier engineering solutions led by the Deputy Directorate for Technology (DAT). This entire ecosystem is supported by an integrated network of strategic areas—including information technology, communications, project management, legal advisory \& compliance, human resources, finance, procurement, sustainability, and innovation—distributed across the General Directorate (DG) and the Shared Services Directorate (DSC). The Deputy Directorate for Infrastructure (DAI) ensures facility maintenance, engineering support, and architectural development, creating optimal conditions for advancing all activities. Ilum School of Science complements these efforts with a Bachelor’s program in Science and Technology, delivering innovative training that prepares future generations of scientists for tomorrow’s challenges. We believe success is achieved through dedication, collaboration, and a clear sense of purpose. We value the continuous development of our professionals and students, offering an inspiring and supportive environment conducive to both professional and personal growth. We are committed to sustainability and seek solutions that promote a greener future. We prioritize the care and well-being of our employees while valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and respected. **If you are passionate about science and seek a place where you can truly make a difference, join us at CNPEM.**