Procurement Operations Specialist - Portuguese Bilingual

intellipro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

IntelliPro is seeking a Procurement Specialist to own the full Procure-to-Pay cycle for indirect buying across North and South America. This contract role is onsite in San Jose, CA, four to five days per week, with direct vendor management and cross-regional stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include managing RFQ/RFP processes, contract negotiations, SLA tracking, and ensuring timely payments while coordinating with IT, Logistics, and HR outsourcing teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of procurement or P2P experience, indirect spend preferred.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of end-to-end P2P workflows (PR → PO → Invoice → Payment).
• Proficiency in Ariba, Coupa, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent procurement systems.
• Proven ability to manage supplier negotiations, contract execution, and SLA tracking.
• Strong cross-functional communicator who can manage stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.
• Portuguese and English fluency (spoken and written) — required for day-to-day communication with stakeholders across North and South America.

Responsibilities

• Own the full Procure-to-Pay cycle end-to-end — from purchase request through PO issuance, invoice matching, and payment coordination — with accuracy and speed.
• Drive competitive bidding processes including RFQ/RFP documentation, contract negotiation, and framework agreement execution.
• Hold vendors accountable to SLA and lead-time commitments, proactively flagging and resolving performance gaps.
• Serve as the go-to resource for day-to-day procurement and billing issues, resolving them efficiently to keep operations running.
• Partner with IT, Logistics, HR outsourcing, and TPA teams across North and South America to ensure procurement alignment and compliance.
• Monitor procurement metrics including SLA compliance, lead times, and cost performance, supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times and increase procurement efficiency across the Shared Service Center.

Skills

Procurement

P2P Experience

Vendor Negotiations

Cross-functional Communication

Bilingual English/Portuguese

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist (P2P / Indirect Buying)
Position Type: Contract
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite, 4–5 days/week)
Salary Range / Rate: $38/hr (USD)
Job ID#:#165459

Job Description:
A major global tech company's Shared Service Center is looking for a sharp, process-driven Procurement Specialist to own the full Procure-to-Pay cycle across North and South America. This is not a passive coordination role — you'll be managing real vendor relationships, driving competitive bidding, and keeping procurement operations running accurately and efficiently across a complex, cross-regional stakeholder base. Strong extension potential with real visibility into large-scale global procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the full Procure-to-Pay cycle end-to-end — from purchase request through PO issuance, invoice matching, and payment coordination — with accuracy and speed
• Drive competitive bidding processes including RFQ/RFP documentation, contract negotiation, and framework agreement execution
• Hold vendors accountable to SLA and lead-time commitments, proactively flagging and resolving performance gaps
• Serve as the go-to resource for day-to-day procurement and billing issues, resolving them efficiently to keep operations running
• Partner with IT, Logistics, HR outsourcing, and TPA teams across North and South America to ensure procurement alignment and compliance
• Monitor procurement metrics including SLA compliance, lead times, and cost performance, supporting process improvement initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cycle times and increase procurement efficiency across the Shared Service Center

Requirements

• 2–4+ years of procurement or P2P experience, indirect spend preferred
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of end-to-end P2P workflows (PR → PO → Invoice → Payment)
• Proficiency in Ariba, Coupa, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent procurement systems
• Proven ability to manage supplier negotiations, contract execution, and SLA tracking
• Strong cross-functional communicator who can manage stakeholders across multiple regions and functions
• Portuguese and English fluency (spoken and written) — required for day-to-day communication with stakeholders across North and South America

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com/.

Compensation

The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.