Job Description

SR Buyer

Shape better ways of buying. Shape better ways of living.

Curitiba - PR

At the Electrolux Group, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

All about the role:

As the Electrolux Group keeps going in continuous transformation, so does the Purchasing area. The teams in there are not passive or reactive - they partner with business areas to offer their expertise in needs that are constantly evolving, contributing to understand and define what Electroluxs employees need to deliver the extraordinary experiences our company aims for. Their work directs and influences the future of everything Electrolux does, drawing the lines to the solutions that shape living for the better around the world.

What you’ll do:

- In this role, you will be responsible for leading projects related to Direct Material Efficiency (DME), working as the key person for purchasing, establishing a competitive supplier strategy and achieving productivity targets. Also, during your journey, you could also be responsible for working as a category buyer, managing the component portfolio for SDA & Wellbeing.

- Your mission is to reduce costs in the production or delivery of an existing product without compromising quality and performance. You will work in a cross-functional team where the focus is on efficiency, optminzing existing designs, processes, or supply chains to lower production costs, often through material substitution, design simplification, process improvements or supplier negotiation.

- As we operate in a dynamic, international and competitive environment, with a panel of international suppliers in all regions, this is an exciting role with strong national and international exposure - working closely with project managers, cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to ensure item readiness on time

As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/C2W).

Who you are:

You have:

- Bachelors Degree, preference in Administration, Finance, Economy and Engineering, Post-graduation and MBA can be considered as a differentiator.

- Solid experience and knowledge of the purchasing dealing with important and strategic portfolios;

- Previous experience working with cross-functional teams and leading supplier resources.

- Technical skills on Cost Analysis; Commodity Analysis; Knowledge of Incoterms; Tax/Fiscal Legislation, Financial Mathematics, Financial Markets, Industrial Processes and Processes and Materials Planning and Control;

- Availability for local and international trips;

- Advanced English.

- Spanish is a plus.

Where youll be:

You will be based at the Guabirotuba plant in Curitiba. One of the focal points for all Latin American Electrolux operations, this plant is the base for over 3200 collaborators, all focused on transforming the way the world lives by shaping lives for the better with their work.

In order to create a culture of inclusion and care for everyones wellbeing, we offer the following benefits:

- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment;

- Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;

- Profit share bonus;

- Extended maternity leave (6 months) and paternity leave (4 weeks);

- Insurance policy plan;

- Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

As part of the Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

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