Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an International Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and foreign trade strategy, ensuring competitive conditions and operational continuity.
Key Highlights:
1. Lead international procurement and foreign trade strategy.
2. Manage relationships with international suppliers.
3. Define international logistics and transportation strategies.
At Tecnored, a leading company in the marketing of materials, electrical energy, engineering, and electrical services, we have spent 30 years committed to delivering the highest-quality energy through integrated solutions.
We are part of State Grid Chile Holding Group, dedicated to the electricity transmission sector, and you can find us through our strategically located branches in Valparaíso, Linares, Santiago, San Antonio, La Calera, Los Andes, and Talcahuano—reflecting our commitment to meeting Chile’s energy needs nationwide.
We are currently seeking an International Procurement Manager for Valparaíso, whose mission will be to lead the international procurement and foreign trade strategy, ensuring competitive supply conditions in total cost of ownership (TCO), quality, and timeliness, safeguarding operational continuity, and contributing to achieving business objectives.
***What will be your key challenges?***
* Lead the international procurement and foreign trade strategy, ensuring competitiveness in cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
* Manage and develop relationships with international suppliers, promoting cost improvements and enhanced service levels.
* Define international logistics and transportation strategies, optimizing lead times and costs associated with the supply chain.
* Analyze external factors (e.g., exchange rates, market conditions, regulations) to anticipate supply-related risks and opportunities.
* Coordinate with internal departments on procurement planning, ensuring timely and business-aligned service delivery.
***Requirements***
* Professional degree in International Trade, International Business, or related field.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in similar positions.
* Microsoft Office.
* Class B Driver’s License.
* SAP: One year of experience in Purchasing Transactions within the MM module.
Preferred (but not required):
* English proficiency.
***Our Commitment to You***
We foster a safe, collaborative, and continuously improving work environment. Some of our benefits include:
**Well-being and Work-Life Balance**
* Complementary health insurance, co-financed by the company and employee.
* A half-day off on your birthday, so you can celebrate as you deserve.
**Recognition and Motivation**
* A motivational points program, redeemable for up to five half-days off per semester.
**Partnerships and Support**
* Agreements with recreational centers, sports facilities, dental clinics, English courses, and educational institutions.
* Benefits apply upon transition to an indefinite-term contract.
***Inclusive Selection Process***
We promote equal opportunity and objective competency-based evaluation in our selection processes. In compliance with Law 21.015, this process is inclusive and open to persons with disabilities.
***If leading teams and assuming a pivotal role in our Organization’s growth motivates you, we invite you to apply.***
**Desired Profile**
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***Requirements***
* Professional degree in International Trade, International Business, or related field.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in similar positions.
* Microsoft Office.
* Class B Driver’s License.
* SAP: One year of experience in Purchasing Transactions within the MM module.
Preferred (but not required):
* English proficiency.