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

  1. 1Interview process
  2. 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