Shape Your WorldAt Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.As a specialist within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.About the Role:The Senior Procurement Specialist (Remote), Refinery of the Future, acts as the Single Point of Accountability (SPA) to the Global Procurement leadership, for all procurement requirements relating to the Refinery of the Future Program in Brazil. This will include the strategic procurement strategy (and alignment to the overall global / regional Alcoa business and procurement strategies), sourcing execution, contract management, expediting, and other related activities including compliance to Alcoa's regional / global processes, policies, and procedures. This role provides leadership in category management, program and project contracting strategy, strategic sourcing, commercial innovation, TCO analysis, contract management and dispute resolution.Key Responsibilities:Drive competitive advantage by aligning the Program business case and requirements to business and procurement strategies.Work closely with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure congruence between Program objectives, individual project objectives and procurement plans.Take a leading role within critical / high risk contracts and corresponding governance structures.Collaborate with various teams to develop, plan and execute procurement strategies for equipment, materials, and services.Lead Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and negotiations of contracts on critical and complex packages.Minimize commercial risk through robust commercial and contractual terms.What You Can Bring to the Role:Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, Engineering or related; Master's degree is highly desirable.Bilingual (Portuguese/English) with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.Solid experience in a Procurement Leadership role.Strong procurement experience in Brazil, working in a global matrix organization.Expert working knowledge of Procurement and business processes.Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised.Strong influencing and persuasive communication skills.What's on Offer:Competitive remuneration and benefits packages;Performance related bonus (variable);Flexibility First – Remote work agreement;Telemedicine and telenutrition;Recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work For;Recognized for best practices related to inclusion and diversity.Applications Close: November 21stAbout the Location: Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. In Brazil, Alcoa has three production units and offices in major cities. Our employees are from the communities where we work, forming a team committed to the company values through safety at work.This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
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