Key Facts

Remote From:

Colombia

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Decision Making
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Analytical Thinking

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, Industrial/Administrative/Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field
4–6 years in strategic procurement, commodities/market-exposed roles, supplier development, or supply chain (trading/price analysis a plus)
Strong cost/TCO/risk and scenario modeling skills; high analytical and decision-making ability under ambiguity
Advanced English (C1)

Requirements:

Build and execute sourcing strategies considering commodity volatility (spot vs. contracts, purchase windows, volumes)
Monitor global markets (indices, supply–demand, FX, freight, energy, geopolitics) and translate signals into buy recommendations
Lead complex negotiations (price, TCO, payment terms, indexation, flexibility, supply risk)
Develop strategic supplier partnerships locally and internationally

Iluma Alliance

Biotech: Biology + Technology

About Iluma Alliance

We are an Alliance inspired by the purpose of positively impacting people's lives through nutrition.We build and accelerate different agtech and foodtech businesses to create an ecosystem where life sciences converge with knowledge, technology, and innovation and expand through our human talent, which with an infinite curiosity mindset, design possibilities that nurture and enhance people's life.Our dream is to impact people’s lives and bring nutrition and wellness to the world. We do this motivated by our endless curiosity and through the use of knowledge, technology, and innovation. Iluma Alliance, a place where light nurtures life.

Company type: SME

Industry: Biotech: Biology + Technology

Founded: 2018

Company size: 501 - 1000

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Job description

Commodities Negotiation Specialist

Role Purpose

Lead the strategic procurement of commodity-exposed raw materials—especially amino acids—turning procurement into a true business partner. This role combines negotiation, market intelligence, and a trading mindset to optimize buying timing, manage volatility, improve TCO, and mitigate supply risk, supported by advanced analytics and AI.

Key Responsibilities

Build and execute sourcing strategies considering commodity volatility (spot vs. contracts, purchase windows, volumes).
Monitor global markets (indices, supply–demand, FX, freight, energy, geopolitics) and translate signals into buy recommendations.
Lead complex negotiations (price, TCO, payment terms, indexation, flexibility, supply risk).
Develop strategic supplier partnerships locally and internationally.
Embed AI, automation, and spend/price analytics into daily procurement decision-making (ERP, Power BI/Tableau, sourcing tools).
Partner with Commercial, Finance, R&D, and Operations; drive cross-functional initiatives through influence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Business, International Business, Industrial/Administrative/Financial Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related.
4–6 years in strategic procurement, commodities/market-exposed roles, supplier development, or supply chain (trading/price analysis a plus).
Strong cost/TCO/risk and scenario modeling skills; high analytical and decision-making ability under ambiguity.
Advanced English (C1).

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