AJC is a world leader in frozen and refrigerated food products, marketing poultry, pork, meat, seafood, vegetables and fruits around the globe. Our products and customers are located across more than 140 countries on six continents. Our multicultural workforce represents over 34 nationalities speaking more than 23 languages. For more than 40 years, we have focused on one goal — making our clients more successful. To learn more about AJC, visit our website at www.ajcfood.com
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Assistant to join our team in Porto Alegre. In this role, you will support the commercial team with various administrative and operational tasks related to international trade and logistics. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the dynamics of a global business environment and develop key skills in the commercial area.
Scope of Responsibility include but are not limited to:
- Assist with purchase orders and follow-up on commercial-related activities.
- Communicate with Operations to track and update order status.
- Develop and run frequent business reports to support and improve business decisions.
- Support the procurement team with operational tasks, including reporting and documentation.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration or related fields.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Essential Skills
- Customer-oriented mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Detail-oriented, committed, and hardworking.
Language Requirements
Candidates must speak, read, and write English fluently. Advanced proficiency in Spanish is required. Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Note: Proficiency in both English and Spanish will be tested during the interview process.
Work Modality
This is a 100% on-site position.
Skills Required
- Degree in Business Administration or related fields
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Power BI
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluent English (speak, read, write)
- Advanced Spanish (speak, read, write)
- Customer-oriented mindset and ability to work independently and within a team
- 100% on-site work modality (Porto Alegre)
- Proficiency in additional languages
What We Do
We are the undisputed leading marketer of proteins produced around the globe, driven by a seamless international network of the most talented professionals in our industry. Our success is defined by the quality and scope of our customer and supplier relationships, our product and market knowledge, the ability to build long-term value with proprietary food and product and service, and the efficiencies we achieve throughout the value chain of global food distribution.
