Procurement Specialist

We help US businesses find, hire, and pay pre-vetted Latin American talent. Build high-performing teams while saving money, time, and hassle.
Latin American Talent Savings

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Procurement Specialist

s for up to

75

% less

We’ve helped hundreds of clients hire amazing staff in Latin America.

5270

/month 

Average US Salary

1300

/month 

Average LatAm Salary

75

%

Potential Savings

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Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Procurement Specialist

Tasks:

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
  • Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, and preparation of contracts.
  • Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost-effective procuring process for the company.
  • Develop and manage the procurement department including setting targets and monitoring performance.
  • Carry out supplier performance review to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities.
  • Ensure that all purchasing activities support and strengthen the strategic objectives of the overall organization.
  • Manage and develop the supply chain to ensure it meets the company's short and long-term needs.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence, and related follow up.
  • Explore alternative sourcing strategies to ensure sustainable resources.
  • Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

Procurement Specialist

Qualifications:

  • Proven working experience as a procurement manager or procurement officer.
  • Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in “reading” the market.
  • Talent in negotiations and networking.
  • Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
  • Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
  • Strong leadership capabilities and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office and purchasing software.
  • Degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or another relevant field.
  • Certification in procurement or supply chain management is a plus.

Why Latin America?

Hire teammates, not offshore resources.

US Time Zones

Argentina & Brazil are just one hour apart from New York. Your Latin America teammates work when you do so you can collaborate all day long.

Excellent English

We screen all candidates for excellent spoken and written English. They are ready to jump right in.

Cultural Fit

We make sure all candidates are a strong professional and culture fit. They are already accustomed to working remotely.

Cost Savings

Latin American salaries are 30-80% less than US-equivalents. Grow your team with top 1% nearshore talent without breaking your budget.

Why Choose South?

We try harder.

Full-Service Talent Partner

We take care of all the headaches of hiring, from recruiting, vetting, compliance, and global payroll. We work to understand your specific needs and to provide unreasonable hospitality every step of the way.

Trusted Top Talent

Tap into our pool of over 45,000 pre-vetted professionals who have worked for Fortune 500 companies and top startups. Our rigorous selection process accepts only the top 0.5% of Latin American talent.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprises here. With risk-free hiring, you only pay if you find the right candidate. You’ll know exactly how much you pay for your hires and our fee.

Zero Compliance Headaches

South handles all legal and compliance aspects of employment, ensuring adherence to local regulations in every country we operate in. Bring on global talent confidently, without legal risks or administrative headaches.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Your satisfaction is our highest priority. If your new team member doesn’t meet your needs perfectly, we are happy to provide a quick replacement.

Ready to elevate your team? Start hiring remotely in Latin America today!

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How South Works

Hiring great employees globally can be tough. We make it easy with our hassle-free hiring.
01.
Describe the Role
We get to know you, your company, and the job you are looking to fill. Then we put together a job listing to start finding potential candidates for your specific role.

Time saved: 5 days
02.
We Search & Vet
We search far and wide for the best talent that meets your goals. Then we run them through English assessments, internet speed tests, the initial interview, behavioral and communication tests, and run reference checks on your behalf. After the candidates survive our gauntlet, we present the best pre-vetted options for you to choose from.

Time saved: 10 days
03.
Hire with Confidence
After you select the best person for the job, we set you up for success with our battle-tested processes for remote onboarding. We handle compliance, payroll, and any mess for you. Then you are off and running with your new favorite employee!

Money saved: $30k-$100k / year

Frequently asked questions.

If you have any further questions, Get in touch with our friendly team
Why hire in Latin America?

The region has the perfect mix of everything you want in remote employees: English skills, shared time zones, hard-working, and depth of talent. They are already accustomed to working remotely for top US startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Can they work my time zone?

Absolutely the US and Latin America have basically the same time zones. No Latin American city is more than two hours ahead of EST.

What tasks can they do? What roles can I hire for? 

Every hire is sourced based on your exact needs. They will arrive ready to support your business right away. They can do basically any tasks done remotely, but we recommend starting them as support so your team has more bandwidth for high-value strategic tasks.

All types of roles - customer service, executive assistant, sales, accounting, email marketing, lead generation, content writers, operations, social media marketing, and more!

How do I pay them? Any tax or visa issues?

You can pay directly through us (most popular) or we can connect you with one of our payroll partners.

You don't have to deal with any American labor laws / taxes when hiring full-time remote contractors. They aren't US-based so no visas or sponsorships to deal with either.

What does this cost?

We recommend market pay which varies for each role. See our salary guide and success stories for some ideas.

Then we have two different models:

Staffing (most popular) - We charge a small monthly fee for each employee's monthly salary to make the process hassle-free. The fee covers sourcing, recruiting, admin, payroll, compliance, ongoing support, and a free replacement if necessary at any point. There are no cancellation fees or minimum commitments. You only pay us if you make a hire.

Headhunting - A one-time simple fee once we've found the perfect candidate. This comes with a 120-day replacement guarantee.

For both options, you only pay something if we find you someone great that you want to hire.

Do I have to hire full-time?

Yes we only recruit for full-time and we strongly recommend full-time hiring if you can. Stability (full-time & long-term) is highly sought after abroad. The top caliber candidates are only looking for full-time work.

You're also going to spend time training and getting them up to speed on your processes. It would be a waste to do that over and over again with new people all the time.

Do I have to hire for an individual role or can they handle multiple roles?

We recommend training new hires on one thing at a time.

For example, once they get up to speed on lead generation, you can add the next role writing blog posts or whatever you'd like. You can definitely overlap roles until you have enough work for multiple people.

How can they be 80% less?

The cost of living is much less there. Many of our employees are able to own homes, raise families, provide for their parents, and have in-home help of their own with their salaries.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If you aren't happy with your hire in the first 120 days, we will work with you to conduct a second round of search for the same role for free.

How do I reach out if I have a question?

Just email us at Hello@HireInSouth.com and we will get back to you with an answer as soon as possible.

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