Procurement Specialist

About the role

Huawei is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to join its Panama team. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing the supply chain, ensuring procurement processes are efficient, transparent, and aligned with global business strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and analyse procurement requirements from business units and conduct feasibility studies covering rationality, legality, and market availability.
• Lead end‑to‑end supplier qualification, including audits, on‑site inspections, contract signing, and certification within internal platforms.
• Collaborate with finance and technical departments to perform periodic supplier evaluations, communicate results, define improvement plans, and oversee implementation.
• Act as the primary liaison between Huawei and its partners, fostering high‑level interactions and long‑term strategic alliances.
• Guide internal departments on procurement best practices, ensuring strict adherence to corporate standards and compliance policies.
• Conduct regular integrity and “clean procurement” training sessions for suppliers to maintain a transparent business environment.
• Maintain departmental platforms for supplier database, internal control indicators, and audit follow‑ups.

Required profile

• Native or bilingual Spanish speaker with full professional proficiency in English.
• High ethical standards and a strong commitment to corporate compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex business environments.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of Procurement & Supply Chain principles.
• Proficiency in Project Management methodologies.
• Fundamental knowledge of Finance and Cost Analysis.