Procurement

• Design and execute creative sourcing strategies for specialized, hard-to-reach, and high-volume needs
• Explore communities, networks, referrals, and non-traditional channels to find and engage contributors
• Translate project requirements into targeted searches and adapt strategies as needs evolve
• Communicate sourcing progress, challenges, and market feedback, and flag potential risks
• Use sourcing and conversion data to identify bottlenecks, test approaches, and improve performance
• Use AI and automation in research, outreach, analysis, and sourcing workflows to improve efficiency
• Partner closely with the Sourcing Lead, Recruitment, and Delivery
• Rapidly scale sourcing efforts when projects require high volumes

Strategic Sourcing Lead – Fulfillment

• Analyze, evaluate, and make purchasing decisions based on recommendations for products with recurring demand.
• Execute drop shipment and/or inventory purchase orders (POs) for suppliers with minimal or low complexity.
• Handle escalated supplier-related issues and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Understand supplier rules and performance metrics.

Procurement Analyst

• Contribute to defining and executing the procurement strategy for the assigned categories
• Collaborate with leadership to define the purchasing plan, monitor execution, prepare monthly reports, and analyze deviations in timelines, benefits, and scope, proposing corrective actions
• Meet specific procurement objectives in accordance with established protocols and systems
• Support supplier negotiations and lead purchasing processes for assigned product or service groups
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and scenario modeling to assess margins, costs, and projections
• Compare alternatives and recommend optimized solutions aligned with financial and operational objectives
• Support the closing of procurement processes, ensuring deadlines, terms, and conditions comply with the sourcing strategy
• Support the continuous improvement of contracts and strategic negotiations, seeking synergies and savings across Group companies
• Prepare and consolidate reports, comparisons, and presentations for strategic and leadership meetings
• Guide Group departments in identifying and contracting suitable products and services
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement and Supply policies and guidelines of the Operating Companies (OpCos) and the Group

Senior Procurement Analyst

• Quote and contract freight transportation services (FM, MM, and LM)
• Ensure technical requirements are understood and align with the request
• Actively negotiate with carriers and partners
• Analyze shipment volume, rates, and the best transportation mode
• Ensure compliance with deadlines and SLAs
• Track freight costs and profitability
• Monitor supplier performance
• Conduct operational alignment meetings with strategic partners
• Support administrative and operational activities related to freight contracting

Logistics Analyst, Freight Procurement Specialist – Jr./Mid-Level

• Reconcile information with the Finance department
• Follow up with suppliers and buyers
• Register suppliers and maintain general records
• Assist buyers in negotiating item purchases
• Apply analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Develop cost-reduction initiatives by seeking better pricing, material, payment, and delivery-term conditions
• Serve existing suppliers and identify new suppliers
• Create quotation comparison sheets, prepare purchase orders, and manage system-based contracts

Purchasing Intern

• Handle the day-to-day operational and administrative activities of the Procurement department
• Update category tracking controls and spreadsheets
• Issue, adjust, and track purchase orders
• Make system updates and adjustments according to departmental needs
• Track deadlines, pending items, and responses with suppliers and internal departments
• Create and update product information records
• Support the organization, receipt, and tracking of samples
• Send suppliers the necessary materials, assortments, and information, and track their respective responses
• Maintain contact and follow up with domestic and international suppliers, including by email in English
• Track delivery scheduling and the steps related to merchandise deliveries
• Monitor import processes
• Track inspection stages for imported products and their respective statuses
• Process and monitor product exchanges and handle damaged items at stores
• Organize the information and materials required for the department’s routine activities
• Interact with suppliers and internal departments, including Stores, Logistics, Design, Planning, Sourcing, and other process partners
• Ensure that assigned activities are monitored and conduct the necessary follow-ups through to completion of each request

Procurement Assistant – Electrical & Organization

• Lead strategic procurement and contracting processes for construction and expansion projects
• Conduct tendering processes, competitive bids, and commercial negotiations
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and partners
• Prepare technical and commercial analyses to support decision-making
• Ensure the best conditions in terms of cost, quality, timelines, and fulfillment of project requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processes
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and other stakeholders involved in the projects

Specialist – Construction and Expansion Procurement

• Lead purchasing and contracting processes for materials and services related to the civil engineering category
• Conduct bidding processes and strategic negotiations with suppliers
• Support contract management and ensure projects’ construction and expansion requirements are met
• Develop supplier relationships, pursuing quality, competitiveness, and efficiency in contracting
• Prepare analyses, commercial comparisons, and performance indicator reports for the department
• Work in partnership with internal teams involved in engineering and architecture projects

Mid-Level Buyer – Procurement, Construction & Expansion

• Manage ingredient categories, such as mineral salts and amino acids, in the Brazilian market
• Ensure suppliers comply with agreements negotiated globally by the Global HUB
• Manage the supply chain for all Nestlé factories, maintaining daily contact with factory planners and suppliers
• Request tickets for contractual adjustments related to new specifications, innovation projects, and supplier and factory qualification
• Monitor the financial statement and update prices monthly with Nestrade
• Identify TCO savings opportunities, including new suppliers, logistics alternatives, new technologies, and specification optimization
• Manage category projects
• Report to the Procurement Manager – Commodities – SCM

Junior Procurement Analyst

• Receive and analyze purchase requisitions, verifying scope, specifications, budget, approvals, and required documentation
• Support the assessment, pilot, implementation, and stabilization of the new Procurement model
• Lead sourcing, RFQ/RFP, quotation, and negotiation processes for materials and services
• Research and develop suppliers, collect documentation, and support supplier registration, approval, and monitoring in the ERP system
• Create purchase requests and purchase orders in TOTVS/Protheus, track deliveries and services, and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct preliminary tax screening in collaboration with Accounting and Tax teams
• Ensure process traceability and the organization of proposals, approvals, contracts, and tax documents
• Support Strategic Sourcing through category and market analysis, demand consolidation, and supplier selection
• Monitor Procurement SLAs and KPIs and prepare a monthly management dashboard
• Lead monthly meetings with Marketing to consolidate promotional demands, optimize costs, and track SHP expenses and materials

Procurement jobs in Brazil