Job Description

Manager – Procurement, Operations & Spares

The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading Supply Chain Operations, Procurement Operations in Colombia for US region. This role will own the end-to-end execution of material flow from Purchase Order creation through supplier delivery, manufacturing, project fulfillment, and aftermarket support.

The successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring material availability, maintaining strong supplier and contract manufacturer relationships, driving on-time delivery, and supporting manufacturing, planning, engineering, logistics, finance, and service teams. The role requires a leader who takes ownership, drives accountability, removes bottlenecks, and consistently delivers business commitments on time.

This position will manage both project procurement and spare parts procurement functions while leading a team focused on operational excellence, execution, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Supply Chain Execution

• Own end-to-end material execution from PO placement through supplier delivery, manufacturing, and project fulfillment.

• Ensure material availability to support production schedules, project milestones, and customer commitments.

• Drive on-time delivery performance across suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics partners.

• Proactively identify supply risks and execute mitigation and recovery plans.

• Lead supply reviews and ensure timely closure of shortages, delays, and operational bottlenecks.

2. Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

• Drive supplier accountability for delivery, quality, responsiveness, and capacity commitments.

• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions where required.

• Lead escalations and negotiate delivery commitments, lead-time reductions, and recovery plans.

• Partner with suppliers to improve service, reliability, and operational performance.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Project teams.

• Ensure alignment between supply plans, production schedules, and project requirements.

• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), New Product Introductions (NPIs), and supplier transitions.

• Drive issue resolution and remove barriers impacting execution.

4. Spares Procurement & Aftermarket Operations

• Lead Spare Parts Procurement and Operations supporting global service and aftermarket requirements.

• Ensure timely availability and delivery of spare parts to meet customer service commitments.

• Partner with Service, Planning, Warehousing, and Logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.

• Drive improvements in spare parts forecasting, inventory management, procurement processes, and fulfillment performance.

• Manage critical spare part shortages and ensure rapid recovery actions.

5. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead and develop teams supporting Procurement Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Spares Procurement, and Analytics.

• Establish clear goals, KPIs, and accountability across the team.

• Effectively prioritize workload, delegate responsibilities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Coach and mentor team members while fostering a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement.

6. Data, Reporting & Operational Excellence

• Analyze supply chain performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Develop reporting and dashboards to track key operational metrics.

• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across supply chain systems and reports.

• Support implementation of ERP and supply chain process enhancements.

7. Stakeholder Communication & Escalation Management

• Provide clear and timely communication on supply risks, project status, and recovery plans.

• Escalate critical issues with actionable mitigation strategies.

• Maintain strong engagement with regional and global stakeholders.

• Ensure transparency, accountability, and execution discipline across all supply chain activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing Operations, or Program Management.

• 5+ years of experience managing teams and driving operational performance.

• Proven experience managing suppliers, contract manufacturers, and global supply chains.

• Strong knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, and manufacturing operations.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle ERP, or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of MRP and supply planning processes.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI or similar platforms.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business Administration.

• Experience in manufacturing, energy storage, renewable energy, electronics, or industrial sectors.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, APICS, or related supply chain methodologies.

• Experience leading process improvement and transformation initiatives.

Critical Success Factors

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Fluency in Spanish & English required

• Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence and drive results across cross-functional teams.

• Strong execution and follow-through.

• Effective delegation and team leadership.

• Proactive risk management and escalation handling.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to on-time delivery.

• Experience balancing project procurement, manufacturing requirements, and spare parts operations.

Success in this role will be measured by:

• On-time project delivery.

• Material availability and supply continuity.

• Supplier and contract manufacturer performance.

• Spare parts service levels and inventory health.

• Team productivity and operational efficiency.

• Stakeholder satisfaction and business impact.

This role is for a hands-on leader who takes ownership of outcomes, drives accountability across suppliers and internal teams, and ensures projects, production schedules, and customer commitments are delivered on time, every time.