Technical Buyer PL

Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Join a dynamic Supply Chain team in Araucária where you will play a key role in driving sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring efficient procurement operations. In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, lead negotiations, and contribute directly to operational excellence and cost optimization. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a global and matrix organization while developing your expertise in technical procurement.

Your responsibilities

- You will lead sourcing activities, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure competitive pricing and terms for technical goods and services

- You will manage and develop your supplier base while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards

- You will analyze market trends and identify opportunities to optimize procurement strategies and reduce costs

- You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and support purchasing decisions

- You will monitor purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance to ensure timely delivery and service quality

Expectations for you

- You have a Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, or a related field, and solid experience in procurement

- You have strong experience with strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations

- You are proficient in Excel (advanced) and Microsoft Office tools; knowledge of Power BI is a plus

- You have experience with ERP systems, ideally BaaN, and knowledge of Lean processes or continuous improvement

- You have advanced English proficiency (written and spoken)

To succeed in this role

To thrive in this position, you bring strong analytical and negotiation skills, combined with the ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a global and matrix environment. You are proactive, organized, and resilient, with a clear focus on delivering results and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles - practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

- Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

- Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

- Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

- Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. Join the team – and lead the way with us!