Are you ready to build the future of Latin America? 🚀
At Rappi, we build the SuperApp that changes the lives of millions of people every day. We are a team driven by speed, execution, and real results.
This is where things happen. If you are excited by solving real-scale problems, learning at record speed, and seeing the impact of your ideas in a matter of days, this is your place.
Are you passionate about strategic negotiation and generating savings that have a real impact on the business? 💼
The challenge
At Rappi, we are looking for a Senior Buyer who can transform business needs into competitive sourcing strategies and measurable financial results. You will take on the challenge of leading strategic negotiations, optimizing costs, generating savings, and ensuring efficient solutions for key categories such as logistics, infrastructure, packaging, and services. In addition, you will drive innovation through artificial intelligence and automation to transform the way we do Procurement.
Your challenges
Lead end-to-end Procurement processes, from defining the purchasing strategy to negotiation, contracting, and follow-up.
Manage CAPEX and OPEX sourcing and negotiation processes, seeking savings, total cost optimization, and better commercial terms.
Coordinate with business units, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to turn business needs into competitive, scalable solutions.
Evaluate suppliers and proposals through cost analysis, benchmarks, TCO, and service levels, ensuring operational continuity.
Manage negotiations and contracts for key categories such as infrastructure, distribution centers, logistics, packaging, and outsourced services.
Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, efficiency, and value creation for the business.
Drive improvements in Procurement processes through artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools.
Track savings, commercial terms, contracts, and the results of Procurement initiatives.
You will be a great fit
Experience: 4+ years in Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or similar roles.
Education: Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
English: Intermediate, with the ability to manage negotiations and communicate with international stakeholders.
Negotiation experience: Track record of negotiating with suppliers, managing RFQ/RFP processes, and generating measurable savings.
Financial and commercial analysis: Experience in cost analysis, TCO, budgeting, and comparative proposal evaluation.
Contract management: Knowledge of contracts, commercial terms, SLAs, and supplier management.
Dynamic environments: Experience in fast-growing companies, technology, e-commerce, retail, or high-demand operational sectors (preferred).
Innovation and technology: Experience applying artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools to optimize Procurement processes.
Tech profile
What you need to master
Strategic Sourcing and RFQ/RFP processes | Advanced
Commercial negotiation and supplier management | Advanced
Cost analysis, TCO, and savings generation (Savings/Cost Avoidance) | Advanced
Excel and Google Sheets | Advanced
Spend analysis, benchmarks, and comparative proposal evaluation
Contract management, purchase orders, and commercial terms
CAPEX/OPEX management and budget control
Evaluation of SLAs, KPIs, and supply risks
ERP and Procurement systems (SAP, NetSuite, Coupa, or others)
Artificial Intelligence and automation applied to Procurement
Project management and stakeholder collaboration
Market analysis and sourcing strategy development
What makes you different
Ownership and sense of accountability
Results orientation and financial impact
Analytical thinking and business acumen
Negotiation and influencing skills
Effective communication and ability to make a case
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Proactivity and identification of opportunities for improvement
Adaptability and priority management in dynamic environments
Problem-solving and decision-making
Innovation mindset and openness to new technologies
Integrity, transparency, and professional ethics
We believe our talent deserves the best tools to make an impact with purpose.
Colombia 🇨🇴
At Rappi, diversity makes us stronger
We believe diverse and inclusive teams build the best products, and we actively seek people of all genders, ages, backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. If you want to build the future of Latin America, your place is here.
Will you join the team? At Rappi, the limit is the one you set for yourself. If you are excited about learning in motion and building solutions that scale to millions, we want to meet you.