Strategic Purchasing Specialist

Jobtailor; Indaiatuba; Presencial; BRL 180 000 - 280 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement leader in Brazil to drive strategic negotiations and high‑complexity contracting for infrastructure projects. The role focuses on developing category strategies, mitigating risks, and aligning sourcing with operational and financial priorities.

You will influence internal stakeholders and lead supply chain transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with MBA or related qualifications, experience in Works/Infrastructure categories,

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA in related fields is desirable.
• Engineering degree will be considered a plus.
• Experience in strategic procurement and high‑complexity negotiations.
• Experience with categories such as Works, Infrastructure, Superstructure, Ports, Terminals and Facilities.
• Intermediate English.
• Experience with construction contractors, project management companies or client/owner side is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic negotiations and high‑complexity contracting processes for Infrastructure Works, Superstructure, Ports, Terminals and Facilities.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies aligned with operational and financial priorities.
• Mitigate operational, financial and contractual risks in the area’s critical categories.
• Influence decisions with internal stakeholders on strategy scope and requests prioritization.
• Structure productivity initiatives, total cost reduction programs and supply chain transformations.
• Develop strategic relationships with critical suppliers to drive innovation and contractual evolution.
• Ensure governance, compliance and sustainability of procurement processes.
• Support technical development of the team and strengthen procurement maturity.

Conhecimentos

Strategic procurement

High-complexity negotiations

English (Intermediate)

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Engineering degree (plus)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic negotiations and high‑complexity contracting processes related to Infrastructure Works, Superstructure, Ports, Terminals and Facilities
• Develop category and sourcing strategies aligned with the company’s operational and financial criticality
• Ensure mitigation of operational, financial and contractual risks associated with the area’s critical categories
• Influence decisions with internal stakeholder teams, supporting strategy definition, scope and prioritization of requests
• Structure productivity initiatives, total cost reduction programs and supply chain transformation projects
• Develop strategic relationships with critical suppliers to promote innovation, efficiency and contractual evolution
• Ensure governance, compliance and sustainability of procurement processes
• Support the technical development of the team and strengthen the maturity of the procurement unit

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate/MBA in Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics or related fields is desirable
• Engineering degree will be considered a plus
• Experience in strategic procurement and high‑complexity negotiations
• Experience with categories such as Works, Infrastructure, Superstructure, Ports, Terminals and Facilities
• Intermediate English
• Experience working for construction contractors, project management companies or on the client/owner side will be an advantage

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic procurement and high‑complexity negotiations, with a focus on Infrastructure Works, Ports, and Facilities. Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance and sustainability in procurement processes.