Purchasing Supervisor

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE : ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Our innovative solutions enable our customers’ manufacturing processes across key segments, including electronic circuits, communications infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy. We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care.

Who are we looking for?

Manage the Supply area, meeting the needs of internal customers regarding the acquisition of raw materials, consumables, and MRO, ensuring the supply of materials to fulfill Production plans and meet sales expectations. Develop and purchase productive/unproductive materials, inputs, services, and logistics regarding import and export, as well as Customs Clearance under the best supply, cost, and deadline conditions.

What will you be doing?

1. Ensure that the area's internal procedures are followed and updated in the Quality system (C-PRO).
2. Develop new suppliers of productive/unproductive materials, inputs, and services to meet internal customer demand.
3. Negotiate with suppliers for the best conditions regarding prices, payment terms, delivery, and quality.
4. Ensure suppliers' compliance conditions with the organization.
5. Submit purchase orders for imported materials within organizational specifications.
6. Monitor collection, shipment, and transit time with carriers until orders arrive at the factory.
7. Analyze and release the PIN (National Goods Entry Protocol) of purchase orders within the SUFRAMA system.
8. Prepare export documents required for Customs Clearance and monitor related processes until documents arrive at the customer.
9. Keep supply contracts up to date where the recipient is the Supply Department.
10. Analyze the area's Performance Indicators monthly and provide support in defining an action plan to address failures.
11. Support the Quality team in the supplier audit process.

Who are You?

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related areas; Postgraduate and MBA desirable; Approximately 3 years of experience in Purchasing processes. Advanced Excel skills are desirable; Courses in Purchasing are a plus; Good oral and written communication skills; Strong relationships with internal and external customers.

What competencies will you need?

Experience in the purchasing area, having worked in companies in the industrial hub of Manaus; Experience with teamwork and people management.

We are Offering...

The company offers a competitive salary and benefits such as medical and dental care, profit sharing, and transportation. Opportunities for growth are also available.

At Element Solutions INC, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that drives continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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