Hybrid Purchasing Analyst

at Valgroup

• Job title: Purchasing Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lorena, Brasil

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).