Essity

Sourcing Coordinator

Essity  •  Colombia, CO / Bogotá, CO (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Purchasing Team Leader


About the Role

Lead the purchasing operation by driving supplier management, cost optimization, and sourcing strategies that support business growth. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient procurement processes, developing supplier partnerships, and identifying opportunities to expand product categories and offerings.

What You Will Do

  • Lead and coordinate national and international purchasing activities.
  • Develop strategic relationships with suppliers to secure cost savings, quality, and service excellence.
  • Identify opportunities to expand categories and introduce new products.
  • Ensure compliance with customs requirements, basic regulatory requirements, and sanitary registrations.
  • Analyze purchasing performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead and develop a team of coordinators and analysts, fostering collaboration and business results.

Who You Are

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.

Experience:
Experience in international procurement, supplier management, and commercial negotiations, ideally with people leadership responsibilities.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • International sourcing and procurement.
  • Customs processes and import operations.
  • Basic knowledge of sanitary registrations and regulatory requirements
  • Intermediate Excel skill

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us

Location

Bogotá, Colombia

Application End Date:

03 jul 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity262574

Essity

About Essity

Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life.

Our leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Stockholm, SE
Year Founded
Unknown
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