Comprador (Procurement Specialist)

About the role

The Buyer will lead negotiations to optimise costs, ensure compliance with anti‑corruption policies and support operational efficiency across the region's businesses.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain up‑to‑date records of daily negotiation strategies and ensure purchase proposal analysis documentation complies with company purchasing policies.
• Negotiate service level agreements and support contracts, creating win‑win environments.
• Resolve agreement barriers and quickly determine financial compensations.
• Summarise and analyse large data sets such as quotations and average purchase prices without assistance.
• Develop e‑sourcing activities, including quality improvement, reverse auctions and sourcing levers.
• Proactively identify improvements, support management ideas and make data‑driven decisions.
• Conduct market research to keep the procurement area agile.
• Apply international trade terms (Incoterms) and manage sourcing processes with overseas suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or Accounting.
• 4–5 years of experience in similar procurement activities, preferably in multinational companies.
• Proven experience in technical services, materials, MRO and logistics procurement.
• Fluent English; Portuguese is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to change and follow best procurement practices.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP Maximo or similar systems.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international sourcing processes.