Procurement Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the purchasing of raw materials and supplies essential for the operations at Vantage. This role will ensure adherence to established timelines, quality, and cost targets. This role requires a person with excellent agility in using procurement systems, ERPs, and digital tools to efficiently manage order processing, supplier relations, and internal coordination with other departments across all regions. As a member of the Vantage Shared Services Center, the Procurement Specialist will participate in driving Customer-First execution and best-in-class service. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Order Management: Process and manage purchase orders (POs) for raw materials, services, and supplies. Ensure accuracy of pricing, quantities, dates, and general completeness of all orders.
• System Management: Accurately maintain ERP system price, trade agreement and vendor data to ensure transactional effectivness.
• Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, order-sample shipments, and product specifications. Resolve any issues related to order fulfillment.
• Delivery Tracking: Monitor and track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods. Address and resolve any delays or discrepancies in delivery.
• Reporting: Create and maintain up-to-date procurement reports, spend analysis, and supplier performance metrics using digital tools. Support KPI reporting and continuous improvement actions.
• Quality Support: Manage resolution of issues related to supplier product quality, specifications and missing documentation.
• Inventory Management: Maintain and update inventory records. Ensure that stock levels are adequate to meet production needs without overstocking.
• Documentation: Keep accurate and detailed records of all work instructions and purchasing activities, including POs, receipts, and supplier communications.
• Team Collaboration: Regular communication with Procurement, Customer Success and SIOP teams to align on purchase order status, demand forecasts, share supplier/market information and other documentation needs. Support requests from Finance & other functional teams.
• Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, International Trade, or related fields. Experience:

• 1-3 years in procurement, supply chain, logistics or similar roles.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, D365, Epicor), Microsoft Excel, and e-procurement platforms.
• Experience in order processing, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with internal functions and third-party suppliers.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in transactional processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Language: English (B2 at least) Equal Employment Opportunity Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category. About Vantage Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction. We are a dynamic people-centered organization where youll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. Were convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know youre going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.

Information :

• Company : Vantage Specialty Chemicals
• Position : Procurement Specialist
• Location : Bogotá, Cundinamarca
• Country : CO