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Logistics Sr. Buyer (South America)

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Logistics Sr. Buyer (South America)

São Paulo, Brazil

Description

Hybrid : This position requires an employee to be on site 3 times per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Logistics Sr. Buyer (South America)

We are looking for a profile capable of playing a strategic role in the area of Logistics Purchasing by performing data intelligence, business intelligence and evaluating logistics costs to manage the strategic purchasing process.

What you will do/Responsibilities:

  • Participate on Ct Calls & Meetings
  • Run Sourcing Events:

    • Run sourcing strategies for the Logistics GPSC;
    • Run RFQ with methods pursuing quality, timely decisions and performance for GPSC Logistics;
    • Follow RFQ timelines following procedures and attending All GM requestor needs;
  • Finding Opportunities
  • Identify Threats

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  • Feed the Buyer Toolbox to quickly manage threats claims;
  • Follow the template and channel to present to the leadership potential threats;
  • Budget Inputs

    • Understand contracts Cost Break Down and mains drivers;
    • Feed in a weekly basis the Budget/Forecast activities;

  • Additional Description

    Required Qualifications:

    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineer, or related Careers.
    • +3 years of previous experience in similar positions ( Purchasing , Foreign Trade, Customs, Supply Chain Organization or related)
    • Microsoft Office: intermediate level.
    • English: fluent/advanced level.
    • Availability to work in Sao Caetano Do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a hybrid regime (3 times per week in person = Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
    • Knowledge of Data Tools/PowerBI.
    • Experience working with Agile/Opex methodologies.

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    Client-provided location(s): São Caetano do Sul, State of São Paulo, Brazil
    Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202424541
    Employment Type: Full Time

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