Procurement Specialist

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Procurement SpecialistProcurement & Purchasing

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Overview

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Procurement Specialist based in Brazil.

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Procurement SpecialistProcurement & Purchasing

We are looking for a hands-on Procurement Specialist to build and develop a procurement function from the ground up within a fast-growing, technology-driven business. In this strategic individual contributor role, you will help shape supplier relationships, strengthen purchasing practices, and ensure commercial decisions support both business needs and financial sustainability. You will partner closely with teams across the organization, providing guidance while preserving their autonomy and ability to move quickly. Your responsibilities will span supplier visibility, contract negotiations, due diligence, purchasing policies, and contract lifecycle management. With significant ownership and room to innovate, you will introduce scalable processes, leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency. This is a fully remote opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building structure while delivering immediate business impact.

Build and establish the procurement function from the ground up, creating scalable processes that support the organization's rapid growth.
Develop a centralized source of truth for supplier relationships, including business owners, contract values, terms, expiration dates, and renewal timelines.
Design and implement procurement policies based on spending thresholds, exception rules, and business requirements, balancing appropriate controls with operational flexibility.
Create a simple and efficient purchasing request workflow using AI, no-code or low-code tools, or an appropriate procurement platform.
Lead negotiations for strategic supplier agreements, using pricing, payment terms, contract volume, renewal conditions, and other commercial levers to achieve favorable outcomes.
Manage the lifecycle of existing contracts by monitoring usage, consumption, renewals, and opportunities to optimize current agreements.
Coordinate supplier due diligence with Legal, Information Security, and Tax teams, ensuring that procurement processes meet growing operational and compliance expectations.
Develop practical procurement playbooks, guidelines, and internal manuals that encourage adoption across business teams.
Measure, track, and communicate the value generated by procurement activities, including savings and improvements in commercial conditions.
Manage and support strategic supplier relationships and agreements, particularly across Technology, SaaS, Marketing, and Data Provider categories.
Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, supporting purchasing decisions and encouraging teams to involve Procurement early in the supplier selection process.

Requirements

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At least 4 years of experience in indirect procurement, vendor management, or a related function, preferably within technology companies or startups.
Previous experience building, contributing to, or restructuring procurement or supplier management processes, with the ability to design policies that adapt to business needs rather than simply follow predefined procedures.
An enabling and consultative mindset, using procurement policies as practical tools while balancing governance, flexibility, and business priorities.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust across different functions and seniority levels, from Engineering and Customer Support to executive leadership.
Ability to translate commercial proposals and contract terms into clear recommendations for stakeholders with technical decision-making responsibilities.
Proven negotiation skills across diverse categories, including technology, marketing, and data services.
Strong understanding of commercial contract clauses, such as price adjustments, overage fees, automatic renewals, and payment terms.
A proactive, execution-oriented approach, with the confidence to operate in an environment where processes, systems, and policies are still being established.
High autonomy, adaptability, and ownership, with the ability to build processes and deliver results simultaneously.
Active use of AI tools and no-code or low-code solutions to improve workflows and productivity.
English proficiency sufficient to negotiate and communicate effectively with international suppliers.

Nice to have:

Experience coordinating supplier due diligence in regulated, audited, or publicly listed companies.
Exposure to multidisciplinary procurement categories, particularly SaaS, cloud services, credit bureaus, and marketing.
Previous experience in technology or SaaS businesses.
Knowledge of process automation and system integrations.
Familiarity with tax considerations and the potential impact of Brazilian tax reform on procurement and supplier agreements.