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Operations Specialist – Procurement Execution, Supplier Operations

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Colombia

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Ensure data accuracy and integrity to support sourcing and procurement events.
  • Maintain high operational efficiency by coordinating supplier communications and follow-ups.
  • Contribute to timely deployment of sourcing events that directly impact organizational buying efficiency.
  • Identify gaps in processes and propose improvements to enhance workflow and reduce operational friction.
  • Support measurable improvements in supplier response rates, data quality, and deployment execution speed.
  • Clean, structure, and validate supplier, product, and quantity data using Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Call and follow up with US-based suppliers before and during sourcing events.
  • Support the deployment team in executing sourcing events end to end.
  • Maintain and update supplier and product records within internal systems.

Requirements

  • 1–4 years of experience in operations, business operations, procurement, or supply chain roles with strong Excel workflow experience.
  • Excellent Excel or Google Sheets skills (data cleaning, validation, comparisons).
  • High attention to detail and ability to work with structured and unstructured data.
  • Confidence communicating with suppliers in English via phone and email.
  • Ability to deliver clear messages and follow up persistently with external stakeholders.
  • Consulting, procurement, or supply chain background.
  • Experience supporting RFPs or sourcing events.
  • Exposure to manufacturing, logistics, or supplier-heavy environments.
  • Experience working with sourcing or e-procurement platforms.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
  • Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
  • Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency
  • Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
  • Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
  • Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
  • Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
  • Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
  • Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
ExcelGoogle Sheetsdata cleaningdata validationdata comparisonsourcingprocurementsupply chainRFP supportworkflow improvement
Soft skills
attention to detailcommunicationfollow-upproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillspersistenceadaptabilitycollaborationtime management