What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commodity Buyer position at flsmidth?
Commodity Buyer – Indirect Procurement Location: Brazil (Regional Scope) Reports to Indirect Procurement, Global Commodity Manager Department: Global Indirect Procurement Role Overview We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Buyer to fulfill Indirect Procurement activities. In this regional role, you will support Internal Customer by securing smooth Professional Services through Source2Contract processes, ensuring full alignment with FLS’s business objectives and driving value creation, innovation and sustainability throughout the supply base. Key Responsibilities Sourcing/ Contract Negotiation Participate in vendor sourcing, selection and awarding processes. Manage Indirect Procurement activity and categories (Facility Management, Travel services, HR, Legal, Finance, Consultancy services, corporate events, IT, etc.) Align purchases with business specifications and budget. Assess vendor quotes and negotiate pricing and relevant contractual terms. Maintain a good track of MSA Term validity and initiate renewals in due time to avoid business interruptions. Proactive role in coordinating with internal stakeholders to obtain updated requirements for each renewal cycle and/or New RFP process Identify cost-saving opportunities. Procurement Operations Review and validate Purchase Requisitions from departments Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP systems, ensure PO accuracy (pricing, quantity, delivery, budget code) Secure required approvals before PO release to suppliers Provide support with GRNs when needed Coordinate with Finance, suppliers and internal customers to sort invoice-related mismatches, payment delays etc. Contract and documentation Management Ensure procurement activities follow company policies and maintain segregation of duties and approval workflows. Ensure proper record keeping for audit purposes. Track and report on procurement performance, savings, and compliance metrics. Assist in procurement process improvements. Key Interfaces Internal: Internal Customers/Stakeholders, Business Unit Lines, Regional Procurement Teams External: Vendors, Distributors What You Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management or a related field. • 3-5 years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on Professional Services. • Proven expertise in end-to-end process, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, operations (PR/POs) and stakeholder engagement. • Strong analytical, communication and project management skills. • Experience in a global matrix organization preferred. As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials. FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally. FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.