Nubank
ProcurementSpecialist
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“Procurement Specialist at Nubank. Skills: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Management, AI in Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation. Develop robust negotiation strategies and cost targets. Manage strategic and relevant sourcing categories”
What You'll Achieve.
strengthen financial outcomes; improve existing processes; enable business scalability; increase productivity; improve the quality and speed of execution; improve visibility, decision-making, stakeholder experience, and vendor performance management; provide clear visibility into financial impact, risks, deadlines, pipeline status, and sourcing performance; uncover efficiency gains and better commercial outcomes; simplify processes, reduce friction, and strengthen Procurement’s operating model; help build Procurement capabilities in a strategic growth market; strengthen vendor and stakeholder management through smarter routines; design scalable processes that combine speed, governance, financial discipline, and better visibility of risks and deadlines
Industry & Context.
business judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into practical recommendations and action plans
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, or Contract Management, negotiation and sourcing skills, business judgment and analytical skills, Experience using AI tools and digital solutions to improve routines, productivity, quality of deliverables, and visibility for decision-making, Experience building, structuring, or using dashboards and visual management tools to track financial impact, risks, deadlines, and performance, A hands-on mindset and a genuine interest in improving processes, creating scalable solutions, and increasing operational efficiency, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, prioritization and project management skills, Advanced proficiency in English
Nice to Have
ideally in fast-paced, technology-driven, or highly regulated environments, Experience working across multiple categories and managing contracts in partnership with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders, ability to translate data into practical recommendations and action plans, ability to influence clearly and objectively across seniority levels, ability to navigate ambiguity and move quickly without losing quality
What You'll Do.
Develop robust negotiation strategies and cost targets
Manage strategic and relevant sourcing categories
Lead and support sourcing and contracting initiatives
Act as a trusted Procurement partner for US business needs
Drive consistency and high-quality execution across contracting and supplier management practices
Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
and AI-enabled solutions
Drive early adoption of AI in Procurement routines
Leverage AI and digital solutions to support performance management
Build and maintain dashboards and visual management mechanisms
supplier opportunities
and operational signals
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work across contracts and multiple categories in a highly cross-functional environment; building relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers; influencing stakeholders across functions and geographies; partnership with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders; influence cross-functional stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence clearly and objectively across seniority levels
Process & Methodology
prioritization, project management, ability to navigate ambiguity and move quickly without losing quality
Full Job Description
About Us Nu is one of the largest digital financial platforms in the world, with more than 127 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Guided by our mission to fight complexity and empower people, we are redefining financial services in Latin America and this is still just the beginning of the purple future we're building. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NU), we combine proprietary technology, data intelligence, and an efficient operating model to deliver financial products that are simple, accessible, and human. Our impact has been recognized by global rankings such as Time 100 Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Bank. Visit our institutional page https://international.nubank.com.br/careers/ Our Procurement team Our Procurement team exists to support, influence, and challenge business decisions by delivering value across end-to-end sourcing processes through long-term, sustainable partnerships, enabled by efficient, agile, and innovative ways of working. Our ambition is bold: to build one of the best and least bureaucratic Procurement teams in the technology space, driving cost efficiency through strategic partnerships and a highly skilled, diverse, and engaged team. About the role We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to help accelerate Nubank’s business expansion in the United States. This role can be based in Palo Alto, California, or Miami, Florida. You will act as a key partner to the business, helping shape sourcing and contracting decisions with a strong focus on financial impact, risk mitigation, process efficiency, and early adoption of AI in Procurement routines. You will report to the Senior Manager of Procurement and will work across contracts and multiple categories in a highly cross-functional environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution, navigating local market dynamics and regulatory requirements, and
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