Senior Procurement - Louveira

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As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

Direct Buyer

Location: Louveira, São Paulo, Brazil
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Supply Chain Coordinator
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement is responsible for managing and executing procurement activities within the printing industry, ensuring the efficient acquisition of materials, supplies, and services required for production. This professional is responsible for aligning plant with global category strategy, negotiating with local suppliers, conducting local market analysis, and executing and aligning local supplier with global category procurement strategies that ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and supply continuity.

The successful candidate will lead supplier negotiations, conduct market analysis, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and uninterrupted supply. The Direct Buyer will collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders to support procurement excellence and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

•  Execute Global Category Strategies for plant requirements. Adopt preferred vendor in global categories to align with Global strategy.
• Manage the entire purchasing process, from identifying requirements through PO execution and invoice reconciliation. 

   

• Analyze and select suppliers local based on quality, pricing, delivery lead times, payment terms, and other commercial conditions.

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  Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local suppliers, seeking continuous improvements in commercial conditions and the quality of materials and supplies.

   

   

• Monitor market conditions and pricing trends to identify cost-reduction opportunities and improvements across the supply chain.

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  Ensure that purchased materials and supplies meet the technical and quality specifications required for printing production.

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  Collaborate with Production and Planning teams to align purchasing activities with production requirements and business demands.

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  Prepare performance reports and cost analyses, providing recommendations to senior management.

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  Implement and monitor purchasing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing, packaging, printing, or industrial environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of cost analysis, contract management, and purchasing best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in a global or matrix organization is preferred.

Systems Experience

• Protheus TOTVS 

Language Requirements

• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) is required

Physical Requirements

This role is office-based.The position may involve occasional travel, customer visits, walking through manufacturing environments, and light lifting.

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