Senior Buyer – Rio de Janeiro

Benthic, part of Acteon Group, is a complete end-to-end provider of geotechnical consulting, engineering, design, and data acquisition services. We strive to deliver the highest standard of service safely, efficiently, and to our client’s full satisfaction. Our vision is to be globally recognized as a provider of best-in-class geotechnical survey and geo-consulting services, admired for our professionalism and ability to create value for all stakeholders.

Benthic is looking to add a Senior Buyer to the team. Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager in Brazil, the Senior Buyer will be part of the GEO Services Procurement team supporting the business unit/s in meeting their stated goals and project specific contractual obligations. In addition to the core deliverable of procurement execution, the role requires interaction with internal stakeholders, external supply base, as well as contract negotiation and management, supplier evaluations, quality management, financial control and weekly/monthly KPI reporting. The job holder will take responsibility for the entire remit of purchasing responsibility utilizing their technical knowledge and expertise on the job and is a specialist in this field.

The successful candidate will be based in the Rio de Janeiro area.

**Please submit Resumes/CVs in English.

Duties

• Ensuring that the vision, values and goals of Geo-services Supply Chain are implemented in a consistent manner
• Efficient processing of all procurement activities in line with the Business Management System, on time and to a high standard with adherence to local and international legislation
• Contribute to the continuous adaptation and development of the procedures and processes within the area of Procurement
• Act as first point of contact in the Supply Chain process
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Perform technical procurement and supply activities including pre-qualification, bid / tender management, negotiation, preparation and execution of purchase orders and supply contracts
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business
• Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services
• Negotiate on improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals
• Analyze market and delivery trends to develop procurement strategies and processes that support the business in its long and short-term goals
• Assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities
• Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes
• Quality Assurance of suppliers and vendors
• Ensure that work is executed efficiently and accurately
• Collaboration with the Operation management, Engineering, Workshop, Finance department and other related departments to meet project and company goals
• Expedite orders in accordance with Purchase Order requirements. Working with suppliers to maintain or improve the requested lead time
• Manage stock and availability with Line Manager & Warehouse teams
• Develop and maintain a strong foundation of functional skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts
• Manage problems and schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within the purchasing systems
• Balance both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs/lead times where possible
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required
• Ensure purchase orders are in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements
• Ensure flow through financial procedures can be efficiently performed off the back of Procurement processes

Required

• Proven experience in Technical Purchasing in an Engineering/Manufacturing business of at least 3 years
• CIPS or similar qualification or working towards same would be an advantage
• Fluent written and spoken English & Portuguese
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Nav ERP system highly desirable
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite required (Outlook, Word ,Excel etc)