Procurement External Governance & Compliance Lead

Main Function The External Governance Liaison serves as the primary interface between Procurement and external stakeholders, coordinating governance, approvals, and regulatory engagements to support procurement and contracting activities. The role is responsible for managing interactions with regulatory authorities, co-venturers, and venture partners, ensuring timely approvals, compliance with governance requirements, effective stakeholder communication, and efficient execution of procurement and contracting processes. Responsibilities Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of procurement and contracting approval packages to external stakeholders, including regulators, venture partners, and co-venturers. Manage external governance processes and approval workflows, ensuring timely responses, alignment of stakeholders, and resolution of issues. Act as the liaison between Procurement and external entities, maintaining effective communication and fostering collaborative relationships. Coordinate governance reviews and support procurement teams in meeting approval and compliance requirements. Track, monitor, and report the status of external approvals, governance submissions, and associated performance metrics. Facilitate responses to stakeholder inquiries and requests for additional information, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely follow-up."   Behavioral Skills Strategic thinking and business value creation. Stakeholder influence and relationship management. Sound business judgment and decision-making. Analytical thinking and problem-solving. Effective written and verbal communication in Portuguese and English.   Functional Skills Procurement-to-Pay (PtP) process knowledge and application. External governance and regulatory approval processes. Procurement and contracting processes. Stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Performance monitoring, reporting, and governance compliance.   Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Contracting, Regulatory Affairs, Governance, or a related commercial function. Demonstrated knowledge and application of Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes, including sourcing, tendering, contract award, and contract management. Experience managing external stakeholder engagements, approval processes, and governance requirements. Experience preparing executive presentations, approval submissions, and performance reports. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications. Fluent in Portuguese and English.