Procurement Consultant

Our Operations and Procurement Team

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant to join our procurement team. This role primarily focuses on managing the procurement processes for indirect categories.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement, finance, engineering or accounting.

This position reports directly to the Director of Procurement, and this is a remote work from home opportunity with flexible office space on demand.

This Consultant role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to advance their career and contribute to our company's strategic growth.

If you are a proactive, strategic, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

How you'll make a difference :

• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers.
• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of in the market.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Engage legal and other internal stakeholders in policy and process updates.

You’ll stand out if you :

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Works well in both a team environment and independently.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills.
• Organized, structured and capable of being autonomous.

Preferred Skills / Experience :

• Have a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, finance or accounting.
• 8+ years of work experience as a Buyer, Category manager, Purchasing Officer, or relevant role within procurement, finance or accounting.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with excellent Excel skills.
• Excellent negotiation, strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze and model data.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary package
• Annual Bonus
• Meal Vouchers - Ticket Refeição
• Life Insurance
• Health and Dental Plan - extended to your partner and children without any discount.
• Mentorship and Leadership Program

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