Purchasing Coordinator

We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator!An opportunity for professionals with strategic vision, strong experience in textile purchasing, and the ability to manage key processes within the manufacturing and Free Zone sector.If you have experience in procurement, supplier management, material analysis, and cross-departmental coordination, this position is for you.What will be your purpose?To coordinate, analyze, and execute the full purchasing cycle for fabrics, trims, and materials, ensuring timely availability, competitive costs, and alignment with production requirements and company objectives.Main Responsibilities:Analyze and review fabric consumption vs. forecast to provide purchasing projections.Prepare monthly fabric reports for Management review.Analyze specifications and physical samples by style to determine trims and materials (applies to new clients and new styles).Manage samples for developments, profiles, and affidavits with national and international suppliers.Create client-provided materials in PolyPM.Generate purchase orders based on customer needs and received POs.Track all shipments from clients and suppliers, updating ETA dates in all reports.Send purchase orders and provide follow-up to suppliers with open orders.Participate in meetings with Management, clients, suppliers, and internal departments.Maintain and update purchase records and fabric/component ETAs by client.Send the monthly materials inventory to the client.Negotiate rates and lead times with suppliers to obtain optimal conditions.Manage credit approval for new suppliers.Collaborate with Production, Finance, and Logistics to ensure purchasing decisions support operational and financial goals.Build long-term relationships with strategic suppliers to secure supply consistency.Analyze and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery time.Supervise and monitor system inventory to avoid overstock and stockouts.Monitor and project sublimation paper, cutting materials, and inks to maintain stock.Send monthly reports to Finance for paper and ink consumption.Supervise and support the purchasing team in situations related to client requirements.Analyze materials and provide follow-up for client-specific needs.Required Profile:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related fields (not restrictive).2+ years of experience in textile and component purchasing (preferably in the Free Zone sector).Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.Knowledge of PolyPM (preferred).Key Competencies:Problem IdentificationTime ManagementOrganization and PlanningStrategic ThinkingConflict ResolutionAdditional Requirements:Work modality: On-siteLocation: SantiagoContract type: PermanentWork schedule:Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.