Procurement Assistant

_**AMS DATASERFS**_ _is a boutique managed services provider with long experience supporting IT infrastructure and enabling complex hardware & silicon engineering teams within cutting edge technical companies. For nearly 20 years, AMS DataSerfs has tackled the most difficult IT infrastructure challenges confronting our partners as they create the experiences which amaze and delight the world._
- You will be working on an experienced, diverse, and highly effective team working closely with IT, Operations, and our business partners to process purchase orders, track deliveries, manage supplier relationship, and maintain accurate records for audit and compliance._

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the full procurement lifecycle for IT infrastructure, hardware, software, and services across multiple global regions.
- Collaborate with IT engineers and service managers to confirm technical specifications and ensure compatibility of products and services.
- Prepare, track, and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and vendor invoices according to company policies.
- Evaluate suppliers and negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels to achieve best value and maintain vendor reliability.
- Maintain detailed procurement records, supplier databases, and contract documentation.
- Monitor order fulfillment, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate returns or warranty claims.
- Assist with the renewal and management of software licenses, maintenance agreements, and service contracts.
- Ensure compliance with AMS DataSerfs’ procurement standards, data security practices, and budgetary controls.
- Generate procurement reports, track spend trends, and support financial forecasting activities.

Required Qualifications - basic requirements to be considered
- **Bachelor's degree** in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Management of Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- **2+ years of professional experience** in procurement, administrative assistance, office management or a related field
- **English proficiency**, both written and verbal. IET/CEFR/Cambridge C1, TOEFL, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications - what we're looking for
- Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar).
- Strong understanding of IT terminology and typical vendor categories (servers, networking, licenses, etc.).
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experience working with a global workforce
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Experiences - ways to stand out
- Certified Microsoft Specialist: Excel
- Helpdesk or other customer focused roles
- Understanding of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Always promotes and maintains the highest standards of customer service
- Proactively learns and utilizes new technologies, concepts, and procedures
- Naturally champions secure processes and proselytizes best practices

Why Join AMS DataSerfs?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Be part of a **high-performing global team** enabling the world’s leading hardware and silicon engineers.
- Opportunities for professional growth, advanced certifications, and specialization.
- A collaborative, innovative work culture that values integrity, technical excellence, and relentless curiosity.

Work Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM COT

Typical base pay for this role across Colombia is COP $45,000,000 - COP $65,000,000 per year.

This role is eligible for benefits.