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Job Description

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for acquiring requirements by location and verifying, preparing, and issuing purchase orders; communicating with suppliers; validating the receipt of goods/services; and resolving payment issues.

Specific Responsibilities

- Always comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
- Verify material/service needs by location and create requisitions using the best price and supplier, clarifying unclear items and recommending alternatives.
- Source available products to identify the best combination of quality, price, and delivery.
- Follow up on purchase orders by verifying product/service, estimated time of arrival, and price; obtain supplier recommendations for substitute items and perform cross-checks with the specified department.
- Schedule optimal delivery and monitor and expedite orders when necessary.
- Verify receipt of goods by comparing received items against purchase orders; resolve shipment issues and errors with suppliers and/or carriers.
- Verify invoices and payments with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Create purchase orders based on supplier invoices.
- Fulfill procurement mission and organizational goals by delivering the required outcomes as needed.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends.
- Maintain detailed and accurate information accessible in SharePoint for management.
- Participate in and update job knowledge through educational opportunities.
- Participate in special projects, additional tasks, or professional training, education, or development as required.
- Build trust by responding promptly to all inquiries,



whether by phone or email.
- Promote a positive attitude and a safe working environment.
- Understand and comply with SGS procedures and standards; comply with all SGS policies.
- Adopt and support specific operational improvement activities communicated by the GBS Team Leader, supervisor, or manager.

These projects will focus on improving quality, efficiency, accreditation, communication, and technical enhancement.
- Ensure that the GBS workspace is always kept clean and presentable.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
- English level B2+, with strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
- 3–5 years of experience in Procurement.
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience preferred; knowledge of Oracle AP systems and processes is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership, initiative, problem-solving, and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedure manuals.
- Strong active listening and customer service skills.
- Ability to present information effectively to individuals and small groups within the organization.

Additional Information

Salary: To be agreed

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Work Modality: Hybrid work model

Contract Type: Indefinite-term contract

Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists

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📌 Senior Procurement Analyst GBS FSSC (Bogotá)
🏢 SGS
📍 Bogotá