Inputs Contracts Engineer

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Job Summary: ARAUCO is seeking an Inputs Contracts Engineer to lead the critical inputs procurement strategy and ensure operational continuity. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic role with direct impact on operational continuity 2. Lead the critical inputs procurement strategy 3. Contract management, market analysis, and strategic negotiation **Date:** July 1, 2026 **Location:** Concepción, BI, Chile, 4090070 **Company:** Arauco ***Inputs Contracts Engineer*** ***At ARAUCO, we recognize each person in their individuality and diversity. We believe every individual’s contribution is unique, and teams become stronger when they integrate diverse perspectives and capabilities. We consider inclusion and diversity fundamental to meeting present and future challenges.*** ARAUCO is seeking an Inputs Contracts Engineer to join the Wood Procurement team. **Primary Job Objective** Lead the critical inputs procurement strategy for industrial operations, ensuring operational continuity through contract management, market analysis, supply chain optimization, and strategic supplier negotiations—with focus on total cost of ownership, competitiveness, and risk management. **Key Responsibilities** * Manage critical inputs contracts, ensuring proper drafting, administration, and regulatory compliance. * Analyze demand, consumption, and input behavior to define efficient procurement strategies. * Monitor markets, suppliers, trends, and cost indicators to identify opportunities and risks. * Manage the supply chain, ensuring input availability by tracking origin, transportation, customs processes, and inventory levels. * Lead tendering and negotiation processes with strategic suppliers, aiming for competitive commercial terms and long-term relationships. * Evaluate proposals considering total cost of ownership (TCO), risks, and long-term benefits. * Coordinate continuously with plants, warehouses, technology, finance, and other user areas to ensure timely procurement. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives, supplier development, and optimization of input management. **Requirements** * **Education:** Industrial Civil Engineer, Chemical Civil Engineer, or related degree. * **Experience:** Minimum 3–5 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management within large-scale production industries. * **Knowledge:** Strategic procurement processes, inputs negotiation, supplier evaluation, supply chain management, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, compliance regulations, safety and transportation of inputs. SAP MM and ARIBA proficiency is desirable. * **Language:** Intermediate technical English, both oral and written. **What Competencies Are We Seeking?** We seek individuals with strong analytical ability, negotiation skills, results orientation, strategic vision, capacity to manage multiple stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills, planning capability, initiative, and a focus on continuous improvement. If you are looking to assume a strategic role with direct impact on operational continuity and procurement optimization for a large-scale industrial operation, we invite you to apply. ***At ARAUCO, we work daily to develop renewable forest products that improve people’s lives—a mission that challenges us to build committed, enthusiastic, and creative teams. We are a global company with over 50 years of history, operating and serving customers across multiple countries, united by a shared organizational culture. Therefore, we strive to create the necessary conditions to attract and develop talent in work environments grounded in respect, collaboration, and ongoing communication.***