Procurement Coordinator

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Position Summary: We are seeking a Procurement Coordinator with experience in Procurement and Supply Chain, leadership skills, and an organized profile to manage and improve processes. Key Responsibilities: 1. Comprehensively coordinate the daily operations of the Procurement Department. 2. Lead and support the Procurement team by establishing priorities. 3. Negotiate with suppliers and develop a reliable supplier base. Excellence in Education We are an educational network with over 80 years of history, transforming the school experience for each of the schools that form part of our network. We provide education grounded in social and human values, aimed at cultivating empathetic, creative, critical, supportive, reflective, and socially committed students ready to face the challenges of contemporary society. Our purpose is for every student to fully develop their learning potential within an academic environment that promotes respect and collaboration, preparing responsible citizens capable of thriving in a global world. The Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI) is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to join its team. We seek a candidate with experience in Procurement and Supply Chain, leadership ability, and an organized, solution-oriented, process-driven profile. Main Responsibilities Comprehensively coordinate departmental daily operations, ensuring timely delivery and proper task distribution. Lead and support the Procurement team by setting priorities, objectives, and follow-up mechanisms. Track procurement requests from receipt through delivery or resolution. Anticipate needs, deadlines, and critical situations; identify deviations and escalate issues requiring decisions promptly. Organize and control the procurement workflow: requests, quotations, comparative analyses, awards, purchase orders, and deliveries. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment schedules, and delivery timelines with suppliers. Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base while promoting alternative sourcing options. Coordinate purchases related to infrastructure, maintenance, equipment, supplies, and services across the institution’s various campuses and departments. Maintain smooth communication with requesting departments and Central Administration, providing visibility into request status. Generate management reports and performance indicators, and propose improvements to enhance traceability, efficiency, and process control. Ensure compliance with institutional policies, authorizations, budgets, and procedures. Assume an operational and solution-oriented role, intervening personally when necessary to unblock processes and ensure operational continuity. Requirements: Completed university degree, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, or related fields (MANDATORY) Postgraduate studies in Management, Procurement, or Supply Chain will be valued. Minimum 4 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain roles (MANDATORY) At least 2 years of experience coordinating people, processes, or teams. Experience in multi-campus organizations with high-volume procurement requirements—particularly in services, infrastructure, maintenance, and equipment—will be valued. Strong organizational, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Results-oriented profile with the ability to anticipate needs and manage multiple concurrent requests. Schedule: Full-time – 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Work Mode: On-site Work Location: CABA If you have experience in Procurement and Supply Chain and are interested in taking on a comprehensive coordination and management challenge, we want to meet you!