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
- 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.
- 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 quote competitively and close more deals.
- Respond quickly to rate requests, sourcing the b

📌 Procurement Coordinator (Colombia)
🏢 KCE Logistics
📍 Colombia