Job Description:
- Lead and consolidate the Purchasing Budget and Forecasts (direct and indirect Purchasing) aligned with Corporate HQ and other functions in region (e g. Region Finance)
- Track and report purchasing KPIs, including:
- Payouts: Inflation, TierN FX, Raw Material, Energy, Semi-Conductor
- SCC (Supplier Compensation Claim)
- Promote Cost Reduction generation and support implementation including transversal meetings to guarantee all teams involvement and on time implementation.
- Manage Purchasing performance and support the preparation of purchasing performance reports.
- Guarantee alignment between R&D, Manufacturing, and Costing team on Cost reduction results
- Prepare reports to Executives, Global HQ in Japan and Regional HQ in Americas.
- Ensure adherence to Nissan procurement policies, approval workflows and internal controls.
- Support internal and external audits related to procurement processes, contracts, and savings governance.
- Participate in projects focused on cost optimization, process improvement and financial governance.
- Lead the transversal activities to enhance the strategic approach on cost reduction planning.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Engineering or commercial background (Administration, Economics, Engineering, others)
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across internal teams.
- Proactivity and willingness to learn and grow within the purchasing function.
- Purchasing background or engineering area (would be considered a plus for the position)
Software Knowledge:
- MS Office (Excel + Power Point Mandatory)
- Familiarity with procurement tools and SAP (Would be considered a plus).
Experience:
- Experience in purchasing or related supply chain functions.
- Experience in Finance and Cost Control area.
Education:
- Bachelor´s Degree in Engineering or commercial background (Administration, Economics, Engineering, others)
Languages:
- English – intermediate (Advanced English will be considered a plus)
- Spanish will be considered a plus
Workstation:
Work type:
Travel:
- Availability according to the sector’s needs
Nissan hires based on the candidate's alignment with the job profile, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth, or any other condition.
São Paulo São Paulo Brazil