Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Analyst Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our team as a Purchasing Analyst. This role involves overseeing the acquisition of raw materials, consumables, and MRO.

About Our Requirements:

This position requires a skilled procurement specialist with experience in purchasing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of customs procedures for importing and exporting.

The Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain local and national quotations for productive/unproductive materials, inputs, and services that meet the organization's specifications
• Develop and qualify new suppliers together with other departments involved in the negotiation
• Register new suppliers
• Send purchase orders within the organization's specifications and needs
• Monitor collection, shipment, and transit time with carriers of purchase orders until they arrive at the factory
• Keep purchase orders updated in the ERP system (quantities, payment term, and date of arrival at the company)
• Prepare the Export documents that are required by the competent bodies for Customs Clearance
• Monitor collection, shipment, transit time, and endorsement of documents related to the export processes, with carriers, until they arrive at the customer
• Prepare, collect signatures, and forward advance payment requests to the Finance Department
• Support to the Sales team in the acquisition of waste and management of Export processes
• Development and evaluation of suppliers, including services and logistics regarding import and export, as well as monitoring of Customs Clearance
• Support to the Quality and HSE team in the Integrated Management System – SGI
• Related activities in the Supply Chain area (Sales Forecast, Planning, Receiving, and Shipping)

Requirements:

• Degree in Logistics or related fields (required)
• Postgraduate degree in Administration or related fields is desirable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Purchasing processes
• Must be located in Manaus (this is an on-site position, 5 days per week)
• Advanced or fluent English proficiency (must be able to communicate effectively with international stakeholders)
• Experience with ERP systems required
• Experience and knowledge in the purchasing area, with experience in companies in the industrial hub of Manaus
• Understanding of customs procedures for importing and exporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with supplier KPIs (delivery timing, cost savings, negotiation)

This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic industry. If you're a skilled procurement professional looking for a new challenge, apply today.