Procurement and Cost Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Support the comprehensive management of procurement and costs by identifying, evaluating, and monitoring suppliers to ensure quality and required conditions. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage procurement and cost activities with suppliers 2. Evaluate product quality and compliance with specifications 3. Collaborate on logistics and ensure deliveries Procurement and Cost Assistant **Location:** BOGOTA **Employment Type:** Full-time **Salary:** $2\.300\.000 **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional Saturdays **Requirement:** Must have a motorcycle Job Mission Support the comprehensive management of procurement and costs by identifying, evaluating, and monitoring suppliers to ensure that acquired products and services meet technical specifications, quality standards, and the company’s economic and logistical requirements. Main Responsibilities · Identify, contact, and visit suppliers for procuring materials, supplies, and services. · Request and analyze quotations, comparing prices, quality, delivery times, and payment terms. · Conduct supplier responsibility and compliance assessments, verifying legal documentation and references. · Evaluate offered product quality against technical data sheets and customer requirements. · Verify compliance with technical specifications in delivered products and ensure traceability. · Coordinate collection, transportation, storage, and delivery of products to end customers. · Maintain up-to-date supplier databases and procurement and cost records. · Support preparation of internal cost comparisons and quotation analyses for projects. · Collaborate with the logistics department to ensure complete, timely, and undamaged deliveries. · Comply with and promote ethical standards, transparency, and sound business practices. Requirements · Technical or technological degree in administrative, accounting, logistics, or related fields. · Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, cost management, or supply logistics roles. · Knowledge of negotiation, quotation analysis, and supplier evaluation. · Ability to verify product quality and compliance with technical data sheets. · Proficiency in office tools (Excel, email, procurement software). · Willingness to travel regionally or nationally. Competencies and Skills · Honesty and ethical awareness. · Proactivity and service-oriented attitude. · Analytical ability and attention to detail. · Assertive communication and effective negotiation. · Organization, planning, and adherence to deadlines. · Teamwork and results orientation. Employment Type: Full-time Work Location: On-site employment