Position Summary
The Procurement Coordinator owns KCE Logistics' carrier and vendor procurement function across all modes of transportation and supporting services — trucking, ocean, air, rail, warehousing, customs brokerage, last-mile, and drayage. This role is responsible for building and maintaining a strong, reliable supplier base, negotiating competitive buy rates and service terms, and partnering closely with the commercial team to enable winning quotes. The Procurement Coordinator combines hands-on sourcing and negotiation with strategic cost control, supplier performance management, and market intelligence to protect margins and support KCE's commercial growth goals.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing, Vendor & Rate Negotiation
• Source, vet, and onboard carriers and service providers (trucking, ocean, air, rail, warehousing, customs brokerage, last-mile, and drayage) to build a strong, reliable vendor base.
• Negotiate buying rates, terms,



and service levels with all vendors and carrier/supplier partners to secure the most competitive position for KCE on both spot/one-off shipments and longer-term contract rates.
• Lead contract and pricing discussions, including SLAs, fuel surcharges, accessorial charges, rebates, renewals, and volume agreements.
• Run RFQs and tenders for specific lanes and annual freight bids.

Systems & Data Management
• Organize, input, and maintain accurate vendor, rate, and contract data in KCE's systems (TMS / procurement system).
• Track pricing trends and produce reporting that supports decision-making.

Supplier Performance & Compliance
• Track carrier and vendor KPIs — on-time performance, claims, and service quality — using scorecards, and manage underperforming suppliers.
• Vet vendors before onboarding: insurance, operating authority, safety ratings (e.g., FMCSA), credit, and sanctions/KYC checks.

Commercial Team Support
• Partner closely with the commercial/sales team, supplying the buy rates and vendor options they need to qu

📌 Procurement Coordinator (Colombia)
🏢 KCE Logistics
📍 Colombia