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Sysmex

Manufactures automated hematology analyzers and diagnostics

Purchasing Specialist

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeCuritiba, State of Paraná, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed higher-education degree in Administration, Foreign Trade, International Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with domestic and international purchasing.
  • User-level knowledge of SAP.
  • Intermediate English proficiency (B2).

Responsibilities

  • Conduct sourcing, RFQ/RFP, quotation, and supplier-negotiation processes in accordance with established strategies and area guidelines, observing the approval levels defined in the LOA.
  • Research and map the supplier market for products and services, identifying alternatives, negotiation opportunities, savings, and cost avoidance, and submit them to the coordinator for validation when applicable.
  • Manage and develop suppliers, including prospecting, technical visits, assessment, qualification, and approval, as well as performance monitoring and follow-up on action plans for deviations.
  • Conduct the complete purchasing cycle for materials and services (Procure-to-Pay), ensuring compliance with agreed commercial terms, procedures, internal policies, and applicable requirements, while maintaining appropriate relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Create and maintain supplier, material, and price records in corporate systems, ensuring information and documentation required by internal procedures and the Quality System are up to date.
  • Analyze commercial terms in contracts and amendments and implement them with the Legal department and other involved areas, providing information for decision-making and maintaining contract prices, terms, and records in the ERP system.
  • Monitor the commercial compliance of incoming invoices against negotiated terms and ensure appropriate organization and maintenance of purchasing-process documentation.
  • Prepare, maintain, and monitor reports, indicators, and operational controls for the Purchasing area, providing information for performance monitoring, decision-making, and internal and external audits.
  • Map and propose improvements to purchasing processes, controls, and practices, identifying opportunities for simplification, digitization, and automation, and support the development and updating of area standards, procedures, and work tools.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional projects with Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Quality, IT, and other areas, sharing technical knowledge with the team and ensuring applicable requirements for quality, environment, occupational health and safety, and social responsibility are met.

Desired Qualifications

  • Postgraduate qualification in an area related to the function.
  • Substantial purchasing experience in industries that purchase raw materials, packaging, and finished products internationally.
  • Knowledge of pricing, negotiation techniques, and applications of materials and/or services provided.
  • Advanced English proficiency.
  • Intermediate Spanish proficiency.

About the Company

Sysmex

Manufactures automated hematology analyzers and diagnostics

Sysmex designs and sells instruments and reagents for in-vitro diagnostics, with a focus on automated hematology analyzers that count and evaluate blood cells, enabling clinical decision-making. Over time, it expanded into genetics through the acquisition of Oxford Gene Technology and into rapid antimicrobial testing with Astrego, broadening its diagnostic portfolio. The company differentiates itself by growing through acquisitions to build a diverse, global product line and by maintaining a strong brand presence in workflows for hematology, genetics, and infectious disease testing across more than 190 countries. Its goal is to provide essential, reliable diagnostic tools that support healthcare worldwide, helping clinicians diagnose and treat diseases faster and more accurately.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kobe, Japan
Founded
1968

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