(Portuguese) Coordinator - Procurement

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

As the Coordinator - Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in our sourcing and procurement processes. You will ensure the accurate creation, review, and management of purchase requisitions and orders, monitor their lifecycles, and manage transactional workflows from requisition to payment. Your responsibilities will include resolving invoice discrepancies and ensuring supplier compliance.

You will also collaborate with logistics and accounts payable teams to process goods receipts, invoices, and down payments. This role requires strong collaboration with vendors, planners, and procurement teams to ensure smooth operations, along with proficiency in S4 HANA MM Module and other procurement platforms.

What you will be doing

• Manage Purchase Requisition (PR):
• Review and manage PRs from the relevant system (ME5A), ensuring completeness and accuracy before processing (for purchases with under-contract or source-list vendors).
• Resolve any incomplete or incorrect PRs and manage high-spend PRs through the Spend Control Tower.
• Ensure all PRs are processed in a timely manner and reflected in the control dashboard.

• Manage Purchase Order (PO) Creation and Lifecycle:
• Create POs based on approved PRs and follow up until goods receipt (GR) is confirmed.
• Confirm vendor acknowledgment for pricing, quantity, and delivery dates.
• Communicate any changes to relevant stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of any discrepancies.
• Ensure timely physical receipt of POs and manage any delays, cancellations, or order changes in coordination with vendors.

• Transactional Procurement (Requisition to Payment):
• Own and manage any workflows related to invoice reconciliation, addressing discrepancies or inconsistencies in coordination with Accounts Payable (AP).
• Manage VIM related tasks.
• Ensure the correct processing of payments, including down payments and prepayments, based on vendor contracts and terms.

• Monitor and Ensure Compliance:
• Oversee compliance with the supplier-to-contract-to-PO lifecycle management, ensuring all processes align with internal controls and business requirements.
• Support the AP team in managing invoice exceptions and any payment issues with vendors.

• Others: 
• Work closely with logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate receipting of goods and services, verifying delivery confirmations and receipts.
• Utilize procurement platforms such as S4 HANA MM Module and Excel to monitor requisitions, manage POs, and reconcile invoices.
• Regularly update and maintain dashboards to reflect current procurement activities, providing timely reports to the sourcing and procurement teams.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain coordination, preferably with a focus on global procurement operations within GBS frameworks.
• Familiarity with managing PRs and POs, preferably within a global supply chain environment.
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP MM Module (certification or course) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Problem-solving abilities to manage discrepancies, delays, and order changes efficiently.
• Exposure to data analysis and reporting using Excel and Power BI dashboards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.  
• Willing to work on a mid-shift schedule.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.