Comprador(a) Sr

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
**Job posting end date**: 08/31/2025
Introduction
We are seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our Purchasing Project team. The Senior Purchasing Specialist plays a critical role in driving the successful delivery of Aftermarket Engineer-to-Order (ETO) projects by overseeing procurement and supply chain activities from initiation to completion. This role ensures that all contractual purchasing requirements are executed with accuracy, timeliness, and full transparency. Acting as a strategic liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, this role leads procurement planning, purchase order execution, supplier engagement, and delivery assurance.
In this position, you will report to Project Purchasing Senior Manager.
This position is mainly located in Sorocaba and it involves up to 10% of travel.
Team you belong to
You will join a team of Purchasing Project dedicated to the successful execution of Aftermarket Engineer-to-Order (ETO) projects. We are currently working on serve as an operational buyer, managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle including purchase order issuance, supplier coordination, delivery assurance, and order fulfillment.
We work closely with internal / external stakeholders, such as Global Logistics Operations.
Our team culture is all about customer in center, high ambition - always, getting it done - together and open and honest.
The members in our team are located in Brazil, US, Tampere and Australia.
What you’ll do
Execute procurement of goods, materials, components, and services in alignment with defined cost, quality, and delivery parameters.
Monitor and manage open purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery through active supplier engagement and expediting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve systemic procurement bottlenecks.
Facilitate project kick-off meetings with internal project management teams and external suppliers to align expectations and timelines.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with Global Procurement Policies, corporate standards, legal regulations, and ethical guidelines.
Oversee supplier invoice processing and ensure timely payment approvals.
Review and disseminate supplier manufacturing progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
Initiate quality control processes including inspection ticket creation and final quality review coordination.
Coordinate logistics and documentation for global shipment handoffs.
Manage project-specific inventory transfers and stock reservations.
Who you are
Proficient in contract lifecycle management and supplier negotiations.
Foundational knowledge of international trade compliance and regulatory frameworks.
Demonstrated expertise in operational procurement processes and best practices.
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) for procurement and order tracking.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline (preferred).
Solid experience in procurement within the machinery, engineering, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
Advanced English is mandatory.
What's in it for you
An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
Safe work environment - For Metso, safety is a fundamental value. Our goal is to demonstrate leadership and vision in promoting a safety culture.
Compensation and rewards - Remuneration and benefits structure aligned with market practices, offering an attractive package through a balanced composition that contains fixed and variable remuneration, in addition to health care, dental plan, life insurance, private pension, food ticket, among others, according to current policies.
Flexibility - We defend personal interactions and face-to-face collaboration associated with an open and flexible work environment, valuing the balance between personal and professional life.
A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
Extensive learning opportunities - We encourage ongoing dialogues, feedback sessions, internal mobility opportunities, mentoring programs, training and development, among