Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for negotiating and managing the acquisition of goods and services for a plant in Medellín. The role covers the full purchasing cycle from request creation to delivery logistics, ensuring continuity of operations, quality, and compliance with company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers to secure beneficial agreements.
• Perform comparative analysis of suppliers and select the best balance of cost, quality, and delivery time.
• Manage delivery and reception of goods and services, guaranteeing agreed delivery times.
• Follow up on accounts payable with suppliers to avoid shipment or service interruptions.
• Create and maintain supplier records with required documentation according to policies.
• Propose and implement cost‑saving projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with business lines to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Analyze purchasing data and supplier performance to generate improvement recommendations.
• Create purchase orders in SAP in compliance with established policies.

Required profile

• Degree in administrative careers, international business, mechanical, industrial, production, materials engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing processes.
• Intermediate‑advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP (desirable).
• English level B2.

Required skills

• Excel
• SAP

What we offer

• Four extra‑legal bonuses per year, each equivalent to one monthly salary.
• Annual corporate performance bonus.
• Monthly food vouchers and internet allowance.
• 12 half‑days off per year plus birthday leave.
• 66 % coverage of a prepaid health plan and life insurance.
• Direct indefinite‑term contract with hybrid work model.