Not just a job, but a career Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect. About the Team Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co\-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do. About us The Yokogawa group, founded in 1915 in Tokyo, is currently a global leader in providing integrated process control solutions. We continue developing and offering state-of-the-art technology under the concept of ETS \- Enterprise Technology Solutions – meaning delivering a global solution to customers for better cost/benefit ratio. Our international expertise holds ISO:9001 certification and is available to our customers across all areas of operation, regarding optimization of production, assets, and supply chain through effective application of digital technologies, enabling the transition to autonomous operations. Over more than a century of history, Yokogawa continues working toward a sustainable society through its network of over 17\.000 employees and 122 companies spanning 61 countries. Responsibilities: Manage and support administrative processes related to the Logistics area. Carry out job responsibilities and functions according to procedures, codes of conduct, policies, and established organizational standards. Place and track international purchase orders with Yokogawa factories globally and international suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, costs, and delivery times. Supervise and validate values in requisitions, ensuring alignment with budget and contractual conditions. Develop and evaluate national and international strategic suppliers to optimize costs and delivery times. Negotiate and liaise with suppliers and logistics partners to obtain the best commercial and operational conditions. Manage requests for acceleration of delayed purchase orders. Maintain direct and efficient communication with Yokogawa factories. Deliver documentation related to factory and foreign trade processes to accounting. Request transfers from accounting for advances, tax payments, and/or purchase invoice payments. Provide support to the Sales area and Engineering and Services area regarding status of goods and/or equipment. Track international purchase orders through inquiries in SAP BO, SAP R3, corporate email, national and international suppliers. Administer purchase orders after placement for YPRODUCTS, E\&S, MATERIALS, LIFE, (ENG, SER), and ADMON via ERP SAP BO. Support administration and management after submission of foreign trade documentation to customs. Ensure quality and condition of purchased products, materials, and supplies, reporting non-conformities to respective entities or agencies. Support resolution of contingencies according to operations and regulations. Create national and international purchase orders in Ysaco and corporate information systems. Support quotation requests and perform beneficial comparisons. Support negotiation with suppliers to secure the best conditions in favor of the company (for Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela). Support evaluation and monitoring of agreed and confirmed KPIs for the position. Design and implement import and export strategies that optimize costs, transit times, and regulatory compliance. Comprehensive coordination of customs processes, ensuring efficiency in procedures and compliance with international regulations. Supervise and execute document management in import and export processes, ensuring accuracy and traceability. Coordinate and validate import, export, and back-to-back costs. Reduce logistics costs through consolidation strategies, route optimization, and efficient selection of freight operators. Implement improvements in back-to-back order management, ensuring operational continuity and reduction of lead times. Manage and maintain direct, effective, and strategic communication with international clients, ensuring an optimal service experience. Coordinate deliveries and fulfillment of commercial commitments with customers, guaranteeing delivery times and service quality. Proactively resolve issues and mitigate risks in the supply chain, maintaining customer trust and satisfaction. Perform all functions and activities inherent to the purchasing and contracting processes requested by the immediate supervisor. Implement procedures, rules, and guidelines related to information security management SGSI ISO 27001 applicable to their activities. Requirements: ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Professional degree in International Trade / International Logistics / International Commerce Logistics. COMPLEMENTARY TRAINING: N/A. WORK EXPERIENCE: One (1\) year in national and international procurement and logistics areas or processes. Yokogawa desires a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote individuals from diverse backgrounds differing in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relationships or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential. Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa about our Employee Referral process!