Procurement Manager

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Procurement Manager to strategically and operationally lead the procurement process, optimizing costs, timelines, and service levels. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead procurement strategy and processes 2. Supervise team and ensure operational continuity 3. Manage suppliers and administer budget **Job Description** ---------------------- At Echeverría Izquierdo, we are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities, ensuring critical goods and services for operations. Your main challenge will be to strategically and operationally lead and manage the procurement process, guaranteeing the timely availability of critical goods and services for operations, optimizing costs, timelines, and service levels through efficient supplier management, framework agreements, purchase planning, and performance indicator monitoring. What will you do? * Design, implement, and plan the procurement strategy, identifying opportunities for savings, efficiency, and standardization. * Lead purchasing, tendering, negotiation, framework agreements, strategic alliances, collaborative purchasing, and economies of scale. * Supervise the procurement team, defining objectives, tracking progress, evaluating performance, and promoting a culture of service, efficiency, and continuous improvement. * Ensure operational continuity through timely procurement, coordination with operations, purchase order approvals, and control over timelines and service levels. * Evaluate, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers, monitoring KPIs and SLAs, deviations, claims, improvement plans, and long-term relationships. * Administer the procurement and purchasing budget, controlling costs, market fluctuations, rebates, bonuses, and commercial agreements. * Ensure contractual compliance, risk mitigation, corporate policies, transparency, traceability, and internal/external audits. We invite you to apply! The Echeverría Izquierdo Group rejects all forms of discrimination and is committed to ensuring that all its employees—as well as applicants—regardless of current employment status, are treated with respect for their diversity, thereby promoting equity and equal opportunity both at the time of hiring and throughout their professional development. Additionally, this position falls under Law 21.015, which promotes the employment of persons with disabilities.**Candidate Requirements** -------------------------- * Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Business Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or related degree. * Training in supply chain, logistics, operations, negotiation, contracts, or Lean methodologies. * Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain. * Experience leading teams. * Preferred experience in mining, construction, industrial services, or industrial maintenance. This position is suitable for persons with disabilities. **Selection Process** ------------------------ The selection process is conducted via Aira—a recruitment platform designed to enhance your application experience. To apply, you only need: 1. Apply to the position 2. Check your email 3. Log in to Aira and answer the requested questions and/or assessments Then, if your profile matches our requirements, we will contact you by email (via Aira) to proceed to the in-person stage. **About Us** ------------------ The Echeverría Izquierdo Group has over 45 years of recognized experience, having participated in the country’s most prominent projects within its sector. Supported by a strong human team, solid and sustained growth, and financial stability, Echeverría Izquierdo stands out as a leader in the industry. **Our Benefits** ----------------------- * Training programs and courses * Product discounts