Job Description:

 

Performance Management: Developing plans to achieve cost reductions through cost structure analysis, benchmark price comparisons, and conducting cross-functional workshops, among other activities, to support the Purchasing department's objectives/goals.

 

Analyzing supplier quotes and cost breakdowns (competitiveness)

 

Interfacing and supporting other business-related areas (Cost Control, Engineering, Logistics, Quality, NCO, Finance, and others)

 

Facilitating within the company to understand roadblocks, escalate problems, and propose solutions

 

Preparing reports, managing perimeters, hard points and Guidelines (ARMC)

 

Activities related to the MSO (Material Support Office)

 

Analytical skills, good communication, and autonomy are key differentiators.

 

Knowledge/Skills:

 

Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

 

Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and with suppliers.

 

Proactivity and willingness to learn and grow within the purchasing function.

 

Knowledge of Plastic Resins, Adhesives and Sealants, Stiffeners, Fuel and Lubricants commodities will be a plus.

 

Software Knowledge:

 

MS Office (Excel + Power Point Mandatory)

 

Familiarity with procurement tools and SAP.

 

Experience:

 

Experience in purchasing or related supply chain functions.

 

Education:

 

Engineering or commercial background (Administration, Economics, Engineering, others)

 

Languages:

 

English – Advanced (Fluent will be considered a Plus)

 

Spanish will be considered a plus

 

Workstation:

 

NBA – Resende, RJ;

 

Work-type:

 

Hybrid

 

Travel:

 

Occasional business travel may be expected.

 

Nissan hires based on the candidate's alignment with the job profile, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth, or any other condition.

Resende Rio de Janeiro Brazil