Procurement Analyst

Chery is a leading Chinese automotive company with a diverse portfolio that includes the R&D, production, and sales of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, mini cars, specialty vehicles, and powertrain systems. With over 8.75 million vehicles sold globally, Chery serves customers in more than 80 countries and regions worldwide .

Omoda & Jaecoo is an innovative new brand under the Chery Group, operating independently from other Chery brands. It focuses on cutting-edge design and technology in the production and sales of passenger vehicle s. Location and work-model 100% on-site (Rochaverá building - near Shopping Morumbi).

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Buyer to lead procurement operations across automotive direct categories and specialized technical services. In this role, you will be directly responsible for managing high-impact contracts covering Logistics (parts and vehicles transportation) , Aftersales & Spare Parts, Genuine Accessories, Powertrain components, R&D/Engineering support services, Fiscal/Ex-Tariff consultancy and Logistics .

You will orchestrate strategic sourcing, contract life cycles, supplier development, and cost competitiveness (TCO & localized savings), acting as a business partner to key functional leaders (Engineering, Aftersales, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance).

Key responsibilities

Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations for direct automotive materials (accessories such as floor mats, safety triangles, label sets, warranty manuals) and core technical components (powertrain fuel filters, vehicle ID/ VIN labeling), defining competitive pricing models, indexation rules, tooling amortization, and volume-tiered structures.

Aftersales & Accessory Portfolio Management: Partner closely with Aftersales, Marketing, and Engineering teams to ensure timely localization, launch, and ramp-up of genuine accessories and replacement parts, ensuring compliance with automotive OEM quality benchmarks and homologation schedules. Specialized Services & Technical Contracting: Manage contracts for strategic indirect and engineering services, including Ex-Tariff regulatory consulting (tax regime optimization), vehicle compound/R&D fleet operations, and homologation support services.

Contract Lifecycle & Risk Governance: Draft, review, and negotiate robust commercial terms, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and warranty liability clauses. Identify supplier dependencies, single-source risks, and financial health vulnerabilities, implementing proactive mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management (SRM): Conduct structured supplier evaluations, quality audits alignment, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs). Lead recovery plans and commercial arbitration in cases of supply disruption, lead-time slippage, or non-conformance. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) & Value Engineering: Drive cost reduction roadmaps, localization initiatives, VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering), and tariff/tax optimization (ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, and import duties impact) to deliver tangible bottom-line savings.

Procurement Process & Stakeholder Alignment: Manage purchase requisition to purchase order (PR-to-PO) workflows, payment milestones, invoice tracking, and contract approval gates within enterprise ERP systems, providing clear status reports to leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience within the automotive industry (automakers/OEMs or Tier 1/Tier 2 auto-parts suppliers), managing both direct materials (accessories, mechanical/powertrain parts, plastics, trim) and technical indirect services. Domain Expertise: Solid background in Aftersales parts procurement, accessories development, homologation/APQP awareness, and localized manufacturing processes.

Contract & Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in complex commercial negotiations, long-term supply agreements (LTA), warranty frameworks, and TCO methodologies. Tax & Regulatory Knowledge: Practical understanding of Brazilian automotive tax structures (ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, ST), foreign trade concepts, and Ex-Tariffary (Ex-Tarifário) regimes.

Languages: Fluent English (mandatory for international reporting and supplier interactions). Mandarin/Chinese is a strong advantage. Tools & Systems: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proven experience with SAP ERP (specifically MM module). Competencies: Strong stakeholder management, crisis resolution capabilities, strategic mindset, and analytical rigor.