**Location**: Colombia (National coverage) **Industry**: Trade Finance / Steel & Manufacturing Supply Chain **Employment Type**: Full-Time **About the Position**: We are seeking a highly skilled **Purchase Order Finance Manager** to lead and manage financing operations for customers in Colombia who require structured funding for their **carbon steel orders**. This position is critical in bridging the gap between suppliers, customers, and financial institutions—ensuring smooth transaction flows, risk management, and the timely delivery of steel products. The Purchase Order Finance Manager will act as the key link between **buyers of carbon steel (coils, rebar, and related products)** and the financing required to fulfill large purchase orders. This role requires strong financial acumen, deep understanding of the **steel trade market in Colombia**, and the ability to structure tailored financing solutions that meet both customer and supplier needs. **Key Responsibilities**: **1. Client Engagement & Financing Solutions** - Work directly with Colombian customers to evaluate financing needs for purchase orders of carbon steel products. - Assess creditworthiness and financial risk of clients while structuring financing agreements. - Build long-term relationships with customers, providing advisory support to help them secure and manage financing for their steel requirements. **2. Purchase Order Financing & Risk Management** - Structure, negotiate, and implement financing solutions that enable customers to purchase carbon steel from suppliers. - Oversee the due diligence process, including verification of purchase orders, supplier contracts, and compliance with local trade regulations. - Manage exposure and mitigate risks by implementing strict financial and operational controls. **3. Supplier & Financial Institution Coordination** - Collaborate with steel mills, distributors, and suppliers to align financing terms with delivery schedules. - Partner with banks, non-bank financial institutions, and private lenders to secure funding options. - Ensure timely disbursement of funds to suppliers and repayment collection from customers. **4. Market Analysis & Strategic Planning** - Monitor steel market trends in Colombia and Latin America, including pricing, demand, and import/export dynamics. - Forecast financing needs in relation to customer order cycles and market fluctuations. - Provide management with financial insights and recommendations to optimize operations and expand financing capacity. **Qualifications & Experience**: - **Bachelor’s degree** in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). - **5+ years of experience** in trade finance, purchase order financing, or supply chain financing, ideally in the **steel, commodities, or heavy industry sectors**. - Strong knowledge of **carbon steel products (coils, rebar, sheets, etc.)** and supply chain dynamics in Colombia. - Proven track record in **structuring financing deals, risk analysis, and client portfolio management**. - Familiarity with Colombian trade regulations, customs, and banking practices related to import/export financing. - Proficiency in **Spanish** (required) and **English** (preferred). **Core Competencies**: - Strong **financial structuring and credit risk assessment** skills. - Excellent **negotiation and relationship management** with both clients and suppliers. - Ability to balance **financial rigor with commercial understanding** of steel markets. - High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to compliance. - Strategic thinker with the ability to execute under tight deadlines. **Compensation & Benefits**: - Competitive base salary with **performance-based bonuses** linked to financing portfolio success. - Health insurance, retirement plan, and additional benefits in line with Colombian labor law. - Opportunities for career growth in trade finance and supply chain management. - Professional development, training, and potential international exposure. ESPANOL **Ubicación**: Colombia (Cobertura nacional) **Industria**: Financiamiento Comercial / Cadena de Suministro de Acero y Manufactura **Tipo de empleo**: Tiempo completo **Sobre el puesto**: Estamos en búsqueda de un **Gerente de Financiamiento de Órdenes de Compra** altamente calificado para liderar y gestionar las operaciones de financiamiento de clientes en Colombia que requieren fondos estructurados para sus pedidos de acero al carbono. Esta posición es fundamental para cerrar la brecha entre proveedores, clientes e instituciones financieras, garantizando flujos de transacciones fluidos, gestión de riesgos y la entrega oportuna de productos de acero. El Gerente de Financiamiento de Órdenes de Compra actuará como el enlace clave entre los compradores de acero al carbono (bobinas, varilla corrugada, y productos relacionados) y el financiamiento necesario para cumplir con órdenes de compra de gran volumen. Este rol requier