Job Description
About Us:
At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing, private equity–backed company operating in the maritime and logistics sector. They specialize in supplying vessels with critical goods, equipment, and services, ensuring seamless operations for ships arriving at port. The company operates in a highly dynamic, operationally complex environment, with a strong focus on efficiency, supplier performance, and cost optimization. Their culture is performance-driven, hands-on, and oriented toward ownership and measurable impact.
Role Overview
We are looking for a high-performing Procurement / Vendor Management Specialist to help build and scale core procurement capabilities in a fast-moving environment. This role requires strong ownership, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage supplier relationships end-to-end, from sourcing and negotiations to performance tracking and continuous improvement.
You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, contributing directly to operational efficiency, cost optimization, and supplier strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives across key spend categories
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers aligned with operational and commercial needs
- Support and lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, terms, and service levels
- Build long-term, high-performing supplier relationships
Cost, Performance & Analytics
- Perform spend analysis to identify cost reduction and value-creation opportunities
- Build and track supplier KPIs, pricing models, and performance scorecards
- Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions when needed
Ownership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Translate ambiguous business needs into structured, data-driven procurement solutions
- Take end-to-end ownership of procurement and vendor-related workstreams
- Partner closely with Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure alignment
Process, Governance & Scale
- Improve procurement processes, controls, and governance as the company scales
- Support procurement digitization, reporting, and analytics initiatives
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
Experience
- 2–6 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, supply chain, operations, or consulting
- Hands-on experience managing suppliers, negotiations, and commercial agreements
- Exposure to international suppliers or complex operational environments is a strong plus
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets proficiency; comfort working with data and models
- Ability to operate with limited structure and drive outcomes independently
- Clear and confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
Personal Attributes
- Strong ownership mindset and high standards
- Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous, and demanding environments
- Proactive, resilient, and detail-oriented
- Trusted with sensitive commercial and operational information
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