Procurement Specialist managing supplier relationships and executing category strategies at Kimberly - Clark. Focused on driving cost - sourcing initiatives and solving supply issues across mills.
About the role
- Purchasing Analyst managing complex procurement projects at Valgroup. Requires advanced Excel and experience in supplier negotiations in a hybrid model based in Lorena/SP.
Responsibilities
- Ability to manage complex procurement projects from planning through implementation, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including colleagues, managers, suppliers, and other teams within the organization.
- Knowledge of procurement-related regulations and laws, along with a strong sense of ethics to ensure all purchasing activities are conducted legally and ethically.
- Understanding of financial metrics relevant to purchasing, such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, Return on Investment (ROI) calculations, and cash flow impact.
- Ability to analyze procurement-related data—volumes, prices, supplier performance, and other key indicators—to identify optimization opportunities.
- Familiarity with software tools and platforms used in procurement and supply management, such as Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) procurement modules.
- Ability to identify and assess risks related to suppliers, supply chains, and market fluctuations, and to implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing supply contracts, ensuring agreed terms are met by all parties.
- Ability to evaluate and select suppliers based on criteria such as quality, reliability, cost, and delivery capability.
- Skill in conducting complex supplier negotiations to secure the best terms, prices, and contractual conditions for the company.
- Ability to conduct detailed market analyses to identify trends, price fluctuations, supply conditions, and other factors that may affect purchasing decisions.
- Deep understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, contract management, and supplier negotiation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing.
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel).
- Power BI (preferred).
- English (a plus).
- Availability to work in a hybrid model in Lorena, SP (Brazil).
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Dental plan.
- Life insurance.
- Grocery allowance (basic food basket).
- Transportation voucher.
- On-site lunch provided.
- Profit-sharing (PLR).
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