Wanted: Procurement Specialist

Wanted: Procurement Specialist - Detalhes da Vaga. ● This role requires a well-connected individual with an extensive network across universities, libraries, wholesalers, distributors, liquidation partners, and academic book suppliers. ●The ideal candidate will have proven experience handling high-volume book procurement projects and be capable of sourcing, purchasing, and exporting significant quantities of used academic books (100,000200,000+ books) while ensuring compliance with all legal, customs, and export requirements. ●Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and establish relationships with universities, libraries, academic institutions, book wholesalers, distributors, and bulk book suppliers. ●Source and procure used academic books in large volumes (100,000200,000+ units). ●Negotiate pricing, contracts, and procurement agreements with suppliers. ●Manage end-to-end procurement operations, including supplier onboarding and inventory acquisition. ●Coordinate domestic and international logistics, warehousing, transportation, and shipment planning. ●Ensure compliance with Brazilian export regulations and destination-country import requirements. ●Handle customs documentation, permits, licenses, and other legal formalities related to international book shipments. ●Develop scalable procurement strategies to support ongoing global demand. ●Monitor supplier performance, inventory availability, and delivery timelines. ●Build and maintain a reliable network of procurement and logistics partners. ●Required QualificationsProven experience in academic book procurement, publishing, library acquisitions, book distribution, or related industries. ●Strong network of contacts within universities, libraries, wholesalers, distributors, and book resellers. ●Demonstrated experience managing large-volume procurement projects. ●Knowledge of international trade, customs procedures, export documentation, and freight logistics. ●Experience shipping goods from Brazil to international destinations. ●Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. ●Ability to independently manage complex procurement and logistics operations. ●Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. ●Fluency in Portuguese and English preferred. ●Preferred ExperienceExperience sourcing used academic, educational, scientific, medical, legal, or technical books. ●Existing relationships with logistics providers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and export specialists. ●Experience handling multi-country procurement and distribution projects. ●Background in publishing, library services, academic institutions, or book supply chains. ●Project ScopeInitial target volume: 100,000200,000+ used academic booksProcurement source: Brazil and relevant regional networksDistribution: International shipment to designated countriesEngagement type: Project-based with potential for long-term collaborationWhat We''re Looking ForWe are looking for a highly connected procurement professional who can leverage their network to source large quantities of used academic books, navigate legal and logistical requirements, and successfully deliver books to international destinations at scale. ●Interested candidates should share:Relevant procurement and logistics experienceExamples of similar projects completedExisting supplier and procurement network detailsGeographic coverageExpected consulting/freelance rateAvailability to start. Requisitos para participar do processo. ● . O que oferecemos.