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.

Benefits:

• 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

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Accruent

Personal development and becoming the best you is all about growth and exploring new skills and opportunities – both in and out of the office. At Accruent, we call this Grow Without Limits, and we’re proud to offer each of our employees the resources, coaching and support necessary to achieve Growth Without Limits in their personal and professional lives. Explore where the path takes you.

Accruent is a leading provider of solutions for unifying the built environment —spanning real estate, physical and digital assets, and the integrated technology systems that connect and control them. Accruent continues to set new expectations for how organizations can use data to transform how they manage their facilities and assets. With U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas, Accruent serves over 5,000 customers in a wide range of industries in more than 100 countries worldwide.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at .

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