Our Essence:

Patria is, essentially, a long-lasting and resilient entrepreneurial Partnership, that continually assesses the environment and identifies trends. We quickly adapt our investments and product offering to capture investment opportunities derived from such analysis, delivering consistent results to our clients and creating long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders. We are home to professionals who carry this entrepreneurial spirit as a live and dynamic Partnership, where new members are welcome, and we evolve with their expertise and cultural characteristics. We know how to transform ideas into real business opportunities and are engaged in the development and perpetuation of the Partnership.

About Patria:

Patria is made of high performers like you. Behind every result we achieve as a team, there are talented people with unique set of skills: From an entrepreneurial spirit to high a performance mindset. From high-level expertise to a hands-on approach.

It is through these qualities that we have fostered trusting relationships with each of our clients. We proudly highlight our high returns to our investors coupled with our unwavering commitment to ethical values.

That’s why we have been known as the regional and sector specialist in alternative asset management with on-the-ground expertise everywhere we operate. Patria anticipates trends to create long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders for over 35 years. We envision to keep delivering consistent results to better serve our clients.

This position will be based in our Office in São Paulo, Brazil in an full in person work model.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and execution of the procurement methodology (strategic sourcing) – RFQs, RFIs, Supplier Qualification, Contracts, Quotation Letters, etc.

• Experience in negotiating service and product contracts;

• Coordinate third-party companies that can provide Procurement services for selected categories;

• Conduct routine meetings within Corporate areas to identify sourcing opportunities;

• Ensure budget compliance through established guidelines for measuring savings and cost avoidance;

• Prevent and/or flag unplanned demands not listed or accounted for in the budget;

• Promote the Purchasing Policy as a focal point for our companies;

• Proactiveness in the continuous pursuit of operational and commercial synergies among the various portfolio companies.

Requirements

• Experience in Purchasing – indirect purchases and operating expenses (OpEx). Knowledge of investment purchases (Capex) will be a plus.

• Knowledge of purchasing across service and product categories;

• Time management skills and an entrepreneurial spirit in the area;

• Communication and negotiation skills;

• Advanced Spanish and English.

Work Environment:

It isn’t just the performance that matters. We also care about the way we achieve our targets. We see our way of working as a differentiator, which contributes to retain the best team, to establish long-term relationships with clients, to expand to other countries, and to attract investors and partners who allow us to generate superior returns:

1. Ethical

2. Aligned to Our Clients' Objectives

3. Associative and Complementary

4. United by a Purpose

5. Disciplined, Criteria-driven and Hands-on

6. Environment that Fosters High-Performance

Diversity:

At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.