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Procurement Specialist
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · LATAM
Experience
Mid-level · 3+ years
Job description
A Procurement Specialist role responsible for end-to-end sourcing and procurement execution across data center and power generation projects. The position is 100% remote in LATAM, working US Pacific Time Zone hours.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote · LATAM
What you'll do
- End-to-end sourcing and procurement execution across data center and power generation projects
- Supplier sourcing
- RFQ/RFP execution
- Commercial evaluation
- Negotiation
- Purchase order execution
- Supplier management
- Long-lead equipment tracking
- Procurement reporting
- Work effectively across Engineering, Project Management/EPC, Finance, Legal, Sales, and suppliers
- Leverage AI and digital tools to improve procurement efficiency and decision-making
What we're looking for
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing or supply chain
- Experience managing RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, commercial analysis and negotiation
- Strong analytical, quantitative and Excel/data-management skills
- Strong supplier communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of the data center and power project lifecycle
Nice to have
- Experience in data centers, power generation, energy, EPC, construction or industrial infrastructure
- Experience with electrical/mechanical equipment, long-lead equipment or project procurement
- Experience with engineering, construction, commissioning, logistics or other project services procurement
- Experience with ERP/e-procurement systems, procurement analytics or supplier expediting
- Experience working with international/global suppliers
- Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve procurement research, analysis, reporting or workflow automation
How to get hired
- 1Interview process
- 2Employment verification check and background check for candidates who accept an employment offer
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About Abstra
Nearshore Tech Talent services company
Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients' needs, driving innovation and efficiency.
Key facts
- Tech Talent services
- Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience
- Provides top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond
What they value
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Multicultural