The Procurement is responsible and competent for achieving the best value for the Company when procuring goods or services, including measures required for the implementation, management and monitoring of appropriate processes such as: • determining procurement strategy and supply chain • prescribing the activities and responsibilities regarding the execution of the annual procurement plan to create the basis for optimum procurement conditions • managing needs and costs aimed at increasing total savings and avoiding unnecessary costs • managing relationships with suppliers and procurement contracts, including continuous improvement programs with logistics partners.