About this role
<p style="text-align:justify">Hydro is a fully integrated aluminium company with 32,000 employees in 40 countries on all continents, combining local expertise, worldwide reach and unmatched capabilities in R&D. In addition to production of primary aluminium, rolled and extruded products and recycling, Hydro also extracts bauxite, refines alumina and generates energy to be the only 360° company of the global aluminium industry. Hydro is present within all market segments for aluminium, with sales and trading activities throughout the value chain serving more than 30,000 customers. Based in Norway and rooted in more than a century of experience in renewable energy, technology and innovation, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of its customers and communities, shaping a sustainable future through innovative aluminium solutions.</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:28.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we offer you</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify">Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions.<br>A supportive team environment promoting collaboration, growth, and inclusiveness.<br>Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within Hydro, fostering your progress and skills enhancement.<br>Participation in initiatives focused on employee wellness and engagement, emphasizing our commitment to our people.<br>Unique experiences working in diverse locations, such as Norway, Brazil, Hungary, and various locations within the United States, enriching your professional exposure.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:28.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you will be doing</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify">The Regional Procurement Lead for IT in Brazil will own and drive all IT procurement activities within the region, ensuring alignment with global strategies and compliance with company standards. This role will lead a team of two FTEs and act as the key liaison between local stakeholders and the Global IT Procurement team. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance regional needs with global objectives.</p> <ul> <li>Lead and develop a team of two procurement specialists focused on IT categories.</li> <li>Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the regional procurement team.</li> <li>Oversee and manage all IT procurement activities in Brazil, including hardware, software, services, and related solutions.</li> <li>Ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing aligned with business needs.</li> <li>Act as the primary interface between the regional team and the Global IT Procurement organization.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with local IT leadership, business stakeholders, and functional teams.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:28.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will make you successful?</b></H2> </div><div><h3>Qualifications and Experience</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or related field;</li> <li>Significative procurement experience, including in a leadership role;</li> <li>Desirable knowledge of IT procurement categories and market dynamics;</li> <li>Fluent in Portuguese and English - mandatory;</li> <li>Ability to work in a global matrix organization.</li> </ul> <h3>Personal Skills</h3> <ul> <li>Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships;</li> <li>Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.</li> </ul></div></div></div><p>"Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us."</p> <p> </p> <p>Position based in Belém/PA.</p> <p>Applications: Exclusively on Hydro's website until <strong>Jul 06, 2026</strong>.</p> <p>Visit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdKCMxArbdw">Hydro, mudando o jogo do alumínio. - YouTube </a></p> <p>All opportunities are open to people with disabilities (PWD) and rehabilitated by the INSS.</p> <p>Learn more about our business and processes in Brazil, visit <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0">Hydro </a><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0">Brazil</a><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0"> Corporate </a><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0">Video</a><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0"> (</a><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0">Extended</a><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0"> </a><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0">version</a><a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZeNHufBZhXI&data=04%7C01%7CKelly.Mendes%40hydro.com%7C916489a2427340e3b02908d95075f894%7Cbc1d89914a284552abc1ace7ae108274%7C0%7C0%7C637629289880299300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AYQSfKgEswbFuJgqss08HyP%2FWzYdveGN44zC9LxE6sk%3D&reserved=0">) - YouTube</a>.</p>