**Company Description** At WireCo®, we create excellence in cables that inspire limitless innovation. Our brand is the force that drives the world forward. It is our excellence in products that helps the world achieve its goals. WireCo® is headquartered in Kansas, USA, with manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and R\&D centers located around the globe. https://wireco.com.pt **Job Description** **Description** Ensure the proper execution of the procurement process for direct materials, indirect materials, service contracting, and equipment purchasing, using available tools and knowledge to make these transactions efficient (both environmentally and economically), closely aligned with company-defined policies. **Responsibilities** * Conduct market research to identify the most efficient purchasing/service contracting solutions; * Negotiate and define purchasing/procurement/service contracting conditions (quantities/prices/delivery times/payment terms/consignment); * Monitor ongoing orders/contracted services to ensure delivery deadlines are met; * Cost control, invoice verification, and forwarding to accounting; * Inventory control; * Participation in meetings: daily factory meetings and others where the buyer/procurement officer's presence is required; * Update supplier database; * Perform periodic evaluations and communicate results to suppliers; * Participate in supplier claim processes whenever necessary/requested; * Intrastat reporting; * Contribute to the preparation of purchasing reports; * Experience in import processes. The Purchasing Technician must represent and motivate others in adopting the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS): * Cooperative \- We value an inclusive environment with healthy debate, reflecting the strength of our team * Responsible – We celebrate successes, learn from mistakes, avoid excuses, and take ownership of outcomes * Self\-aware – We understand our strengths and needs, considering how our actions affect others * Noble Intent – We act with others in mind, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome * Determined – We take initiative, share ideas, and generate solutions to win and achieve our goals * Transparent – We promote open, honest communication and clear, constructive feedback * Curious – We seek external perspectives to test our thinking, challenging the status quo. **Qualifications** * High school diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or Economics; * Minimum of 1 year of experience in the role; * Proficiency in English (spoken and written); * Experience in import processes; * Proficient in Microsoft Office tools. **Requirements** * Strong communication skills; * Accuracy, responsibility, focus, and results orientation; * Communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills; * Residence in Maia or neighboring municipalities (preferred). **Additional Information** **We Offer** * Positive work environment; * Conditions subject to negotiation; * Opportunity to work in a market-leading company.