Procurement Intern

Intern - Remote position - Must be based in São Paulo - SP

Our Operations and Procurement Team

We are seeking a highly motivated and curious intern to join our Procurement team. This role will primarily support the procurement of technology, software, SaaS, and other indirect spend categories while providing exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, and contract administration.

The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and is eager to gain hands-on experience in a corporate procurement environment.

This position reports directly to the Director of Procurement and offers a remote work-from-home arrangement, with access to flexible office space when needed.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity to build foundational skills in technology procurement, spend analysis, supplier management, contract administration, and cross-functional business collaboration. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn in a fast-paced global environment, we would love to hear from you.

How you'll make a difference

Support the Procurement team in managing software, SaaS, and technology supplier renewals and purchasing activities.

Assist with collecting supplier quotes, proposals, and commercial information for evaluation.

Maintain procurement records, contracts, and vendor documentation in company systems.

Help analyze software spend, license utilization, and renewal pipelines.

Conduct basic market research and supplier benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.

Prepare RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, bid comparisons, and supplier evaluation materials.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and support procurement projects.

Track contract expiration dates, renewal schedules, and procurement action items.

Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and procurement metrics for leadership reviews.

Assist with supplier onboarding, vendor setup, and compliance documentation processes.

Learn and apply company procurement policies, governance requirements, and sourcing best practices.

Participate in supplier meetings and internal discussions to gain exposure to contract negotiation and strategic sourcing activities.

Support special projects focused on process improvement, procurement analytics, and cost optimization initiatives.

You’ll stand out if you

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Works well in both a team environment and independently.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Strong critical thinking skills and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills/Experience

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Expected graduation date of at least 18-24 months from the internship start date.

Strong interest in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Technology, and SaaS solutions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to organize and interpret data.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, demonstrate attention to detail, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, reports, and procurement systems.

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, or data visualization tools is a plus.

Previous internship, academic project, student organization leadership, or extracurricular experience related to business, procurement, finance, technology, or analytics is preferred.

Familiarity with software licensing, SaaS technologies, contract management, or procurement processes is a plus, but not required.

Competitive salary package

Annual Bonus

Meal Vouchers - Ticket Refeição

Life Insurance

Health and Dental Plan - extended to your partner and children without any discount.

Mentorship and Leadership Program

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