Purchasing Assistant – Imports

About the company

We are a prestigious higher education institution that for 50 years has placed high-impact educational, research, and extension programs at the service of Guatemala through three campuses, five faculties, and a Research Institute.

Our Faculties are: Colegio Universitario, Ciencias y Humanidades, Educación, Ciencias Sociales, and Ingeniería.

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala welcomes faculty, professionals, researchers, scientists, and students selected for their intellectual capacity and their interest and dedication to academic endeavors. We have been pioneers in excellence in education with responsibility and a criterion of helping our students through our scholarship and financial aid program.

We have two academic excellence centers in the interior of the country, located in: Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa and Sololá, which are designed to satisfy the educational needs and interests of their respective regions.

Your tasks

Objective Manage and follow up on the import processes of Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, ensuring the nationalization of products, coordination with suppliers and logistics companies, obtaining favorable conditions, and the adequate control and safeguarding of the corresponding documentation.

Main functions

• Manage and follow up on the import and nationalization processes of products.
• Coordinate import and transport processes with foreign suppliers and logistics companies.
• Manage purchase orders and follow up on requirements until the import process is completed.
• Negotiate favorable conditions with suppliers, seeking the best offers for the University.
• Coordinate the payment of import taxes and the receipt of goods with the corresponding areas.
• Prepare follow-up reports and control the documentation of the import processes.

Requirements

Academic level

• - University studies in Administración de Empresas, Contaduría Pública, Comercio Internacional, Ingeniería Industrial, or a related career.

Experience

• - Experience in import and export processes, customs management, franchise procedures, and freight negotiation.

Specific knowledge

• Customs processes and international logistics.
• Air, maritime, and land transport.
• Microsoft Office and Dynamics 365.
• Power BI and SAT platforms.
• Intermediate English

Other

Additional information Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: Campus Central, zona 15 Modality: 100% in-person