Job Description:
- Performance Management: Developing plans to achieve cost reductions through cost structure analysis, benchmark price comparisons, and conducting cross-functional workshops, among other activities, to support the Purchasing department's objectives/goals.
- Analyzing supplier quotes and cost breakdowns (competitiveness)
- Interfacing and supporting other business-related areas (Cost Control, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, NCO, Finance, and others)
- Facilitating within the company to understand roadblocks, escalate problems, and propose solutions
- Preparing reports, managing perimeters, hard points and Guidelines (ARMC)
- Activities related to the MSO (Material Support Office)
- Analytical skills, good communication, and autonomy are key differentiators.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with suppliers.
- Proactivity and willingness to learn and grow within the purchasing function.
- Knowledge of Plastic Resins, Adhesives and Sealants, Stiffeners, Fuel and Lubricants commodities will be a plus.
Software Knowledge:
- MS Office (Excel + Power Point Mandatory)
- Familiarity with procurement tools and SAP.
Experience:
- Experience in purchasing or related supply chain functions.
Education:
- Engineering or commercial background (Administration, Economics, Engineering, others)
Languages:
- English – Advanced (Fluent will be considered a Plus)
- Spanish will be considered a plus
Workstation:
- NBA – São Paulo or Resende
Work-type:
Travel:
- Occasional business travel may be expected.
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