Analista de Compras Pl

The Procurement / Contract Analyst is responsible for supporting procurement and contract management activities across Latin America, ensuring timely and accurate execution of purchasing processes and compliance with internal procedures.

The role manages day-to-day supplier negotiations, contract administration, spot purchases, purchase orders, and related transactions within ERP and contract management systems. The position also supports the analysis of contracts, invoices, and service measurements, ensuring correct allocation to ledger accounts and cost centers and adherence to established approval workflows.

The role interacts with internal stakeholders and suppliers across the region and requires a combination of procurement knowledge, negotiation skills, analytical capabilities, and financial understanding.

• →Execute procurement activities for goods and services across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Perú, following established company policies and procedures.
• →Conduct supplier negotiations related to pricing, commercial conditions, delivery timelines, and service requirements.
• →Prepare, issue, and follow up on purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of commercial terms, product/service specifications, and required documentation.
• →Support contract management activities, including contract creation, renewals, amendments, documentation, and follow-up.
• →Execute and support spot purchasing and quotation processes, evaluating supplier proposals based on price, quality, lead time, and commercial conditions.
• →Perform cost-benefit and commercial analysis to support purchasing decisions.
• →Support supplier qualification, evaluation, onboarding, and declassification processes according to established procedures.
• →Maintain accurate contract and supplier information in ERP, CMS, and Vendor Management systems.
• →Analyze contracts, invoices, and service measurements prior to processing in ERP, ensuring correct allocation to ledger accounts and cost centers.
• →Monitor approval workflows and follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• →Maintain appropriate procurement and contract documentation to support internal controls and audit requirements.
• →Build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across LATAM region.
• →Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Contract Management, Supply Chain, or related areas.
• Experience working with supplier negotiations, purchase orders, quotations, and contract administration.
• Experience working in a multinational or multi-country environment is desirable.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems; experience with Protheus is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management processes.
• Good negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to perform cost and commercial analyses.
• Basic to intermediate financial knowledge, including cost centers, ledger accounts, and invoice processing.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Spanish; English proficiency is desirable depending on regional business requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.