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Procurement Project Manager

Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Minas Gerais, Brazil — thyssenkrupp Brasil Ltda Divison Steering

Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Not available
Job field:Engineering & Science
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/09/29
Job number:JPT_ALL01520
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Your responsibilities

Act as the central contact point (interface) for Project Purchasing for all stakeholders involved in customer projects, from the project acquisition phase through End of Production (EOP).

  • Ensure compliance with the project purchasing budget (Project BOM), including component and tooling costs, in coordination with the Project Commodity Manager and Product Line.
  • Ensure transparency regarding cost development, target achievement, and project deviations from nomination through Start of Production (SOP), using tools such as cost breakdowns, value analysis, and cost walks.
  • Manage risks and opportunities within Project Purchasing to ensure compliance with the assigned budget.
  • Implement and maintain standardized project management reports with key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Purchasing.
  • Support the Sales organization by providing competitive and timely Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the evaluation of new business opportunities or volume changes.
  • Coordinate change management activities within Project Purchasing and ensure effective communication with other departments.
  • Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Support the management of bottlenecks during production ramp-up for critical purchased components.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of Project Purchasing.
  • Provide methodological and administrative support through the development of reporting tools, document management, information flow, and change control.
  • Coordinate and implement special projects related to Project Purchasing.
  • Support cross-project reporting and tracking activities.

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Additional training in Purchasing, Project Management, or Supply Chain is preferred.
  • Experience in Purchasing, the automotive industry, and project management.
  • Knowledge of cost management, supplier management, and sourcing processes.
  • English: Fluent (B2+)
  • Microsoft Office
  • SAP – Advanced
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong negotiation and decision-making skills.
  • Highly organized with strong follow-up and tracking capabilities.

Your benefits

Your safety is our top priority, which is why you will work in a safe and secure environment.

  • Benefits above and beyond those required by law.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Transportation service.

Contact

Recruitment Contact: Karla Hernández Cortes

Please send your CV to this email address: karla.hernandez2@thyssenkrupp-automotive.com

Kindly make sure to submit your information in English.

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is an equal opportunity employer committed to a non-discrimination policy.

Company

We produce camshafts for passenger vehicles, serving major global automotive manufacturers through highly automated, integrated processes focused on maximum precision and quality. Our operations reflect thyssenkrupp’s global commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.

Our team enjoys a work environment that values safety, well-being, and innovation. We foster leadership based on transparency and respect, always committed to continuous improvement and the development of our employees.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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