Specialist, Administrative Support - Procurement Indirect

A equipe da qual você fará parte

The Procurement team identifies, researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluates sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards 

Resumo desta função

We are looking for a buyer for the Indirect Procurement function within GSS's Global Strategic Sourcing team to serve Whirlpool's IT, Outsourcing and Consulting categories, supporting LAR Brazil and reporting to a local manager. The position is available in São Paulo or Joinville.

The buyer will collaborate closely with other departments, such as manufacturing, engineering, finance, and legal, to understand requirements and make informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, this role may involve maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring market trends, and implementing cost reduction initiatives.

Suas responsabilidades incluirão

• Negotiate commercial terms such as price, payment terms, delivery time and schedule with suppliers mapped and technically approved
• Drive strategy in your space considering main KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, etc)
• Scout new suppliers for assure minimum 3 suppliers in all quotations
• Prepare and manage RFQs thru GS3 Quotation Portal
• Negotiate clauses to sign Contracts with suppliers having support of Legal Team
• Drive and implement cost reduction strategies
• Make presentations to higher level leadership
• Support EHS and Facilities team by being main commercial contact with suppliers
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders within the corporate, suppliers and factory levels to execute sourcing strategies
• Accountable for developing & executing a Category Sourcing Strategy plan with price target on the negotiations.

Requisitos mínimos

• Complete Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent English and Spanish skills (both written and spoken).
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Communication Skills to intermediate commercial discussions and mediate divergences
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or business
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and management skills
• Cost management skills
• Experience in Indirect Procurement

Habilidades e experiências desejáveis

• Business Experience
• Demonstrate practical application of supplier management and sourcing principles
• Manage and prioritize multiple activities
• Financial Management and Forecasting
• Self-directed approach to deliveries and good teamwork
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of key Microsoft Office/Google tools
• Technical Background
• Build strong relationships with internal process partners and suppliers
• Motivated individual with the vision and work ethic necessary for future growth

O que oferecemos

• _“No dress code”.
• _Gympass;
• _Transportation vouchers, company shuttle service, or on-site parking;
• _Meal vouchers;
• _On-site meals;
• _Market-competitive benefits such as payroll loans or employee loans, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and private pension plans;
• _Employee Support Program, offering 24-hour assistance from legal, social, and financial professionals, social workers, and psychologists;
• _Childcare or nursery assistance at the company;
• _Services available on-site: beauty and spa salon, on-site bank branch, laundry, snack bar, restaurant, and lactation room;
• _Two weeks of remote work from anywhere;
• _After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;
• _Discounts on products through Compra Certa.
• _Discounts on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more)
• _Extended maternity/paternity leave