Senior Buyer

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Job Summary: Lead strategic procurement processes for materials and automotive parts, applying Strategic Sourcing methodologies to optimize costs and ensure support for agricultural and automotive maintenance departments. Key Highlights: 1. Cost, quality, and delivery timeline optimization 2. Supplier development and standardization of procurement processes 3. Strategic involvement in automotive parts procurement Description: Lead strategic procurement processes for materials and automotive parts, applying Strategic Sourcing methodologies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery timelines. Proactively engage in supplier development and procurement process standardization, ensuring efficient support for Cerradão's agricultural and automotive maintenance departments. Responsibilities and Duties * Plan and execute sourcing strategies for material and automotive parts categories, considering market analysis, costs, risks, and supplier performance. * Conduct end-to-end quotation, negotiation, and contracting processes for materials (light and heavy fleet parts, agricultural implements). * Apply Strategic Sourcing methodologies to identify opportunities, consolidate demand, and continuously improve the supplier base. * Develop and qualify strategic suppliers, ensuring compliance with company internal policies. * Draft and manage commercial contracts for parts, guaranteeing adherence to timelines, terms, and performance indicators. * Collaborate with Automotive Maintenance and Warehouse departments to ensure technical and operational alignment of procurements. * Support automotive category management, contributing to budget planning and cost control. * Monitor supplier performance indicators (KPIs), develop action plans, and propose improvements. * Utilize ERP systems and electronic procurement platforms (DATASUL, Mercado Eletrônico). Requirements and Qualifications * Education: Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Logistics, Economics, or related fields. * Experience in materials and automotive parts procurement. * Technical Knowledge: + Strategic Sourcing and category management. + Advanced negotiation and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis. + Automotive parts and components for light and heavy vehicles. + ERP (DATASUL) and procurement tools (MERCADO ELETRONICO). + Reading catalogs and technical specifications. 2512010202191838675