Associate Procurement

Our Essence:

Patria is, essentially, a long-lasting and resilient entrepreneurial Partnership, that continually assesses the environment and identifies trends. We quickly adapt our investments and product offering to capture investment opportunities derived from such analysis, delivering consistent results to our clients and creating long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders. We are home to professionals who carry this entrepreneurial spirit as a live and dynamic Partnership, where new members are welcome, and we evolve with their expertise and cultural characteristics. We know how to transform ideas into real business opportunities and are engaged in the development and perpetuation of the Partnership.

About Patria:

Patria is made of high performers like you. Behind every result we achieve as a team, there are talented people with unique set of skills: From an entrepreneurial spirit to high a performance mindset. From high-level expertise to a hands-on approach.

It is through these qualities that we have fostered trusting relationships with each of our clients. We proudly highlight our high returns to our investors coupled with our unwavering commitment to ethical values.

That's why we have been known as the regional and sector specialist in alternative asset management with on-the-ground expertise everywhere we operate. Patria anticipates trends to create long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders for over 35 years. We envision to keep delivering consistent results to better serve our clients.

This position will be based in our Office in Brazil in an full in person work model. We are looking for local Talent

Main Responsibilities:

Category Manager for Procurement of Onshore/Offshore Funds and other corporate indirect categories.

Knowledge of the financial market segment and fund suppliers.

Lead complex service acquisition processes involving multiple departments.

Manage the supplier base related to the assigned procurement category, coordinating relationships with strategic suppliers.

Engage with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and ensure alignment with business guidelines.

Identify synergy opportunities among managed entities and funds.

Conduct preliminary analysis of new suppliers in alignment with Compliance and regulatory guidelines.

Support the implementation of procurement policies, procedures, manuals, and global guidelines defined by Management.

Supervise and validate procurement processes carried out by Analysts, ensuring compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Collaborate with Finance and Legal departments on tax structuring and contract formalization.

Monitor departmental KPIs and consolidate information for management reports.

Report savings and budget deviations to Management.

Act as a global point of contact for internal departments regarding procurement-related matters.

Interact with the consulting team and Patria's portfolio companies to foster synergy, process alignment, and initiatives.

Manage and develop the team of Analysts, promoting training and engagement.

Plan and prioritize demands, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.

Previous experience in procurement, with roles in coordination or technical leadership.

Knowledge of contract structuring and procurement processes.

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Analytical capability and strategic vision.

Proficiency in management tools and data analysis (Excel and others).

Fluent in English.

Advanced Spanish.

Diversity:

At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.