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You will be joining our dynamic Procurement team as a Procurement Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting procurement processes across various functions, with a primary focus on spend analysis and contract management. Your duties will include handling lower-dollar value purchase requests (PRs) for the APAC region and non-negotiated cost PRs for items such as laptops and event supplies. This position offers you an exciting opportunity to learn and grow within the procurement field, gaining hands-on experience in procurement operations, contract management, and spend analysis. It is important to note that this role requires working during US business hours. Your key responsibilities will include assisting in supplier management by collecting, organizing, and filing supplier contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. You will also be involved in communicating with suppliers to address pricing, delivery timelines, and order specification issues. Additionally, you will conduct spend analysis to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities, while also generating reports to track spending and procurement performance. You will process and manage lower-dollar value PRs for the APAC region, handle non-negotiated PRs for standard items, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement processes. Furthermore, you will be tasked with identifying opportunities to streamline procurement processes, drive cost-effective solutions, and evaluate supplier performance. To excel in this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask are essential. A basic understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and spend analysis is required, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration across teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is necessary, and experience with procurement or spend analysis software is a plus. You must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines, demonstrating a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn and grow within the procurement field. Preferred skills for this role include experience in procurement or purchasing, particularly in technology, software, office supplies, or event-related goods and services, as well as familiarity with APAC regions" procurement practices and market trends. Joining our team offers you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement and contract management within a collaborative and supportive environment focused on growth and development. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with flexible working arrangements. If you are a detail-oriented, motivated individual eager to kick-start your career in procurement and comfortable working US hours, we look forward to hearing from you. GLG is the world's insight network, connecting clients with powerful insights from our global team and network of experts. We serve a wide range of businesses, providing access to expertise from executives, scientists, academics, and other specialists. Our industry-leading compliance framework ensures clients learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent manner consistent with the highest ethical standards. To learn more, please visit www.GLGinsights.com.,
