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Full time
Hybrid
Bogotá, Colombia
Purchasing Team Leader
About the Role
What You Will Do
- Lead and coordinate national and international purchasing activities.
- Develop strategic relationships with suppliers to secure cost savings, quality, and service excellence.
- Identify opportunities to expand categories and introduce new products.
- Ensure compliance with customs requirements, basic regulatory requirements, and sanitary registrations.
- Analyze purchasing performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead and develop a team of coordinators and analysts, fostering collaboration and business results.
Who You Are
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
Experience:
Experience in international procurement, supplier management, and commercial negotiations, ideally with people leadership responsibilities.
Knowledge & Skills:
- International sourcing and procurement.
- Customs processes and import operations.
- Basic knowledge of sanitary registrations and regulatory requirements
- Intermediate Excel skill
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
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Location
Bogotá, Colombia