Import and Procurement Coordinator

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Job Summary: A professional responsible for planning, directing, and controlling procurement and international trade operations, optimizing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance. Key Highlights: 1. Lead procurement and international trade work teams. 2. Manage import and export processes for machinery and spare parts. 3. Negotiate commercial terms and develop strategic suppliers. A leading company in the Industrial sector is currently seeking an ***Import and Procurement Coordinator***. **Purpose of the Position** To plan, direct, and control the company’s procurement and international trade operations, ensuring efficient management of national and international suppliers, compliance with current regulations, and cost optimization—thereby contributing to business growth and sustainability. **Requirements** ***Academic Qualifications*** * Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Business, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related fields. ***Experience*** * Minimum three (3) years of experience in coordination or leadership roles in procurement and international trade. * Demonstrable experience in machinery, parts, and spare parts import processes. * Experience leading work teams. ***Essential Knowledge*** * Incoterms and international negotiation. * Customs legislation and procedures. * Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and tariff benefits. * Importation of machinery, equipment, and spare parts. * RETIE regulations applicable to electrical equipment imports. * Importation and documentary handling of controlled substances. * Registration and documentation before competent national authorities for import processes. * International logistics and cargo transportation. * Quality management systems (ISO 9001). * SAGRILAFT and PTEE. * Management of national and international suppliers. ***Main Responsibilities*** * Plan, coordinate, and control national and international procurement activities. * Manage import and export processes for goods, machinery, spare parts, and raw materials. * Negotiate commercial terms with national and international suppliers. * Ensure compliance with applicable customs and regulatory requirements. * Evaluate, select, and develop strategic suppliers. * Coordinate timely material supply to ensure operational continuity. * Supervise preparation, tracking, and closure of purchase orders. * Control procurement, import, and logistics budgets. * Prepare management reports, KPIs, and cost variance analyses. * Lead the procurement and international trade team, promoting a high-performance culture and continuous improvement. * Manage required documentation for import processes and tariff exemptions, where applicable. **Work Location:** Madrid, Cundinamarca – On-site. **Apply now and join a team that drives organizational growth through strategic procurement and import management!** Work Location: On-site employment