Operations Specialist

Talentum Headhunting; Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla; On-site; COP 40,000,000 - 60,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential company in Barranquilla, Colombia is seeking an Operations Specialist to coordinate field procurement, suppliers, and projects across markets for an international client base.

This hands-on role requires travel on short notice, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to improving efficiency, service levels, and profitability while working with local and global teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent English is required.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, or field operations is a plus.
• Experience coordinating projects and operations in the field.
• Willingness to travel internationally on short notice, including extended assignments.
• Valid passport and flexibility regarding travel and working schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations and field projects.
• Lead procurement activities including sourcing, RFQs, supplier evaluation, and negotiations.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, payment terms, and service conditions with suppliers.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor quality, safety, service levels, and operational performance.
• Prepare quotes and offers in coordination with the Area Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Resolve operational issues and provide solutions to customers and suppliers.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation

Procurement & logistics

Field operations

Travel on short notice

Passport & travel flexibility

Job description

We’re looking for: Operations Specialist

Barranquilla, Colombia

Confidential company

Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced, on-the-ground operations and can solve problems in real time?

We are looking for an Operations Specialist to coordinate field procurement, suppliers, and projects across different markets for an international company, supporting high-level military clients.

What will you do?

• Coordinate day-to-day operations and field projects.
• Lead procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQs, supplier evaluation, and negotiations.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, payment terms, and service conditions with suppliers.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor quality, safety, service levels, and operational performance.
• Prepare quotes and offers in coordination with the Area Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Resolve operational issues and provide solutions to customers and suppliers.

What are we looking for?

• Fluent English (mandatory).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, or field operations is a plus.
• Experience coordinating projects and operations in the field.
• Availability to travel internationally on short notice, including extended assignments depending on the project.
• Valid passport and flexibility regarding travel and working schedules.

Why this role?

This is a highly dynamic, hands-on role with regional exposure, ideal for someone who enjoys action, travel, and operational ownership