Jul 6, 2021 20:01
2 yrs ago
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Spanish term
Portugal
Native in: Portuguese 
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English, Spanish to Portuguese, and 1 more.
Balancista Distribuidor
Spanish to English
Bus/Financial
Business/Commerce (general)
Chilean Deed
It is a position in a Cuban Company.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | Purchasing Manager |
Ignacio González Sánchez
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| 3 | Procurement and Distribution Specialist |
Kristina Love
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| 1 | Weigher and Issuer |
Frank Gerace
|
Proposed translations
+2
17 hrs
Ignacio González Sánchez
Uruguay
Uruguay
Native in Spanish
Works in field
Uruguay
Specialization Defense, Maritime, Educ.
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Purchasing Manager
Declined
Is the person in charge of the imports and local purchases for the company. This job position is also called "Encargado de compras". In the reference you can see a description of the tasks and duties of this position which are the duties of a Purchasing Manager.
Reference:
http://ofertas.cu/a/957490/se-necesita-balancista-distribuidor-para-compras-en-plaza.html
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Frank Gerace
: i didn't see the job description. Good detective work!
1 hr
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| neutral |
Kristina Love
: The reference provided describes a position of this title at a different company (an oil company). While the title is the same, the job description may in fact be different at a different company.
5 hrs
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| neutral |
philgoddard
: I don't see the point artspan is making - you can have the same job title in different companies. But, based on your reference, I'm not sure this is necessarily a managerial job.
7 hrs
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| agree |
Luis M. Sosa
2 days 34 mins
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12 mins
Frank Gerace
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
Competent, rapid, responsible, elegant
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, Italian to English, and 1 more.
Weigher and Issuer
Declined
more context needed. I don't like distributor
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Note added at 18 hrs (2021-07-07 14:58:55 GMT)
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I withdraw my attempt. i didn't see the job description. Good detective work by Ignacio!
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Note added at 18 hrs (2021-07-07 14:58:55 GMT)
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I withdraw my attempt. i didn't see the job description. Good detective work by Ignacio!
19 days
Kristina Love
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
B.A. in Spanish, A.A. in Audio
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: Spanish to English, Spanish, English, and 1 more.
Procurement and Distribution Specialist
"Procurement is the process of acquiring the goods and services an organization needs for its operations."
https://kissflow.com/procurement/sourcing-vs-procurement/
Another possibility is "Sourcing and Distribution Specialist" (Sourcing being a little different from procurement, as sourcing includes finding/choosing the vendors/suppliers, not just purchasing).
"Logistics" is another possible word to use, relating to supply chains and distribution.
Another possibility "Procurement and Supply Specialist" (see below):
"Procurement and Supply Specialist" (job description, Washington state, USA):
Definition
Responsible and accountable for the procurement of services, supplies, materials, parts and equipment for an agency, institution or facility or on behalf of client agencies, institutions, colleges and universities in accordance with state laws and requirements. Responsible and accountable for supply management functions, including receipt, storage, issue, and transfer of materials and property.
https://kissflow.com/procurement/sourcing-vs-procurement/
Another possibility is "Sourcing and Distribution Specialist" (Sourcing being a little different from procurement, as sourcing includes finding/choosing the vendors/suppliers, not just purchasing).
"Logistics" is another possible word to use, relating to supply chains and distribution.
Another possibility "Procurement and Supply Specialist" (see below):
"Procurement and Supply Specialist" (job description, Washington state, USA):
Definition
Responsible and accountable for the procurement of services, supplies, materials, parts and equipment for an agency, institution or facility or on behalf of client agencies, institutions, colleges and universities in accordance with state laws and requirements. Responsible and accountable for supply management functions, including receipt, storage, issue, and transfer of materials and property.
Discussion
El balancista se ocupa del procurement, sería procurement specialist de los productos para una empresa privada dentro de una economía centralizada:
El balance de los bienes consistía en establecer un equilibrio entre la fuente y el destino de cada producto en cuestión. El organismo balancista elaboraba el balance nacional del producto que tenía asignado y lo desagregaba por cada ministerio y órganos locales del Poder Popular. Estos, a su vez, desagregaban el balance a cada empresa bajo su administración.
I haven't seen a source or reference for this, but it makes perfect sense. Because Cuba has a planned economy, there likely is not a perfect English translation for this job title because there is no direct corollary in a free market economy. Under these circumstances, the "Purchasing Manager" answer may be the best bet for your translation, perhaps with a footnote.