Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the annual purchasing plan, aligned with operational and maintenance needs.
• Establish criteria for evaluating and selecting materials, parts, and services, prioritizing quality, delivery times, and reliability.
• Negotiate prices, delivery times, contracts, and service levels to ensure the best commercial conditions.
• Procure goods and services on the domestic and international markets.
• Coordinate the processes of importing goods, from purchase to customs clearance and receipt.
• Research, qualify and maintain a portfolio of reliable suppliers, including distributors and specialized service providers.
• Create and implement supplier performance evaluation indicators.
• Map purchasing needs, monitor and forecast demand.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and partners.
• Ensure traceability, documentation and full recording of all purchases.
• Participate in defining minimum and maximum stock levels and criticality of parts.
• Prepare reports on expenditure, savings achieved, deviations and trends for decision-making.
• Proceed with complaints and returns of goods that do not comply with orders.

Qualifications:

• Higher education degree in Logistics, Management, Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in similar roles.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the automotive sector and solid knowledge of mechanics applied to workshop and fleet management.