Procurement Analyst

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

**Job Summary**:
We are seeking a competent, proactive, and committed individual to take on the role as Procurement Analyst. The Procurement Analyst runs a wide variety of procurement processes and is a specialist in tendering, contract negotiations and contract management. The Procurement Analyst ensures that products and services are sourced at competitive total cost and that processes are run in a compliant and efficient manner while at the same time adding value to GBS Procurement.

The Procurement Analyst is a key member of the Global Business Services Procurement team. The individual holding this position will report directly to the Procurement Coordinator for Brasil and will work closely with internal stakeholders. The individual will collaborate across Business Units and will also work closely with the rest of the category management team. The position will be based in Itu-SP.

**Responsibilities**:

- Take a strong ownership of the Procurement Analyst role towards your internal customers.
- Develop sourcing plans to meet internal customer requirements.
- Manage both small and larger procurement processes, mostly within the categories of professional services and IT. This includes prequalification, sending out the request for proposal, evaluation, clarifications, contract negotiations and contract award.
- Supplier registration and vetting.
- Identify areas of repeat spend and utilize or establishing Framework Agreements.
- Monitor and follow-up of suppliers.
- Analyze procurement spend, supply base and buying behavior.
- Support internal customers in Digitalization Office.
- Ensure adherence to procurement processes.
- Assist in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) including generation of purchase orders in SAP.

**Academic Background**:

- Bachelor / Master’s degree in relevant discipline area or documented experience in the field.

**Required Experience**:

- Relevant procurement experience, preferably in IT purchases;
- Fluent in Portuguese and English;
- Excellent IT skills (experience with SAP / SAP Ariba is an advantage);
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools;
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with many stakeholders simultaneously;
- Experience working within a project management environment;
- Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis preferred;
- Desirable Strategic Sourcing Metodology;

**Preferred Soft Skills**:

- Excellent analytical skills;
- Proactive and a quick learner;
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to successfully work, educate and support multiple stakeholders;
- Efficient in problem solving.**“A job where you matter.”**

Workplace in Itu-SP, Brazil

**Applications**:
Exclusively on Hydro's web site until December 22th, 2024.

All opportunities are open to people with disabilities (PCD) and rehabilitated by the INSS.

Learn more about our business and processes in Brazil, visit Hydro Brazil Corporate Video (Extended version) - YouTube.