Direct Procurement Specialist

Lubrizol Corporation; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A Lubrizol Corporation está em busca de um Especialista em Compras LATAM para gerenciar um portfólio de matérias-primas na região. Este papel híbrido envolve colaboração com equipes multifuncionais, negociação com fornecedores e implementação de estratégias de sourcing. O candidato ideal deve ter um diploma relevante, pelo menos 7 anos de experiência em compras e habilidades de negociação sólidas.

Qualificações

• Mínimo de 7 anos de experiência em compras, preferencialmente na indústria química ou de manufatura.
• Fluente em português e inglês; espanhol é um diferencial.
• Familiaridade com TPM (Terceirização de Produção) é um diferencial.

Responsabilidades

• Elaborar e executar estratégias de sourcing para categorias designadas.
• Desenvolver e gerenciar relacionamentos com fornecedores regionais e globais.
• Analisar tendências de mercado e riscos para apoiar o planejamento de continuidade dos negócios.

Conhecimentos

Negociação

Análise

Comunicação

Formação académica

Bacharelado em Engenharia, Administração de Empresas, Cadeia de Suprimentos ou área relacionada

MBA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary:

The Procurement Specialist LATAM will be responsible for sourcing and managing a portfolio of raw materials across the region. Reporting to the LATAM Senior Procurement Manager, this role is essential to ensuring cost-effective, timely, and reliable supply aligned with Lubrizol’s strategic goals.

The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong engagement with key suppliers, and delivery of value through contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and market intelligence. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week on-site at our São Paulo office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Elaborate and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories such as specialty chemicals and commodities.
• Develop and manage relationships with regional and global suppliers, acting as a representative of the Lubrizol brand.

• Support cross-functional business needs through close collaboration with operations, supply chain, quality, and technical teams.
• Analyze market trends and risks to support business continuity planning and category strategy development.
• Lead negotiations, implement contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies and regional regulations.
• Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Track key performance indicators and contribute to procurement reporting and dashboards.
• Support sustainability, diversity, and innovation goals in the supplier base.

Desired Background and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field. MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of procurement experience, preferably in the chemical or manufacturing industry.

• Familiarity with TPM (Third-Party Manufacturing) is a plus.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English; Spanish is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership, integrity, and customer focus.

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