Excel Procurement and Cost Assistant

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Procurement and Cost Assistant to manage and optimize procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and cost and inventory control. Key Highlights: 1. Manages and optimizes procurement and supplier negotiation processes. 2. Performs cost and inventory analysis and tracking. 3. Standardizes procurement processes and procedures. We are currently looking for a Procurement and Cost Assistant to join our team. This role is essential for managing and optimizing procurement processes, supplier negotiations, cost control, and inventory management—contributing to the achievement of the company’s financial and operational objectives. Conditions Schedule: Availability to fulfill 42 working hours per week Salary: $1,800,000 + statutory benefits Contract Type: Project-based or service contract Work City: Bogotá Main Responsibilities Negotiate with suppliers to ensure profitable and strategic procurement. Conduct cost analysis and tracking. Perform price shopping and market comparative studies. Maintain ongoing communication with commercial and operations departments. Code new products into the system. Generate purchase orders. Manage quotations for products, goods, and services according to internal requirements. Maintain, evaluate, and select suppliers. Update the product- and supplier-specific pricing database. Establish and monitor inventory maximum and minimum levels. Track and control inventories. Standardize processes and procedures within the procurement area. Requirements Technologist or graduate in administrative, procurement, marketing, sales, or related fields. Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial departments. Intermediate or advanced Excel proficiency. Knowledge of supplier negotiation and management. Ability to analyze information and control costs. Desirable experience in inventory and budgeting. Knowledge of marketing and sales. Competencies Analytical thinking. Organization and attention to detail. Effective communication. Teamwork. Negotiation skills. Results orientation. Strong learning ability. If you have experience in procurement, cost analysis, and supplier negotiation, and wish to join a growing organization, we invite you to apply!. -Requirements- Minimum education: University degree / Technological program years of experience Keywords: assistant, helper, aide, aux, auxiliary, assistant, helper, aide, shopping, purchases, orders, acquisition, procurement