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As a Procurement Specialist at our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in supporting procurement processes across various functions, primarily focusing on spend analysis, contract management, and processing lower-dollar value purchase requests for the APAC region and non-negotiated cost PRs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement operations and contribute to the strategic decision-making process. Please note that this role requires working during US business hours. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Supplier Management:** - Assist in collecting, organizing, and filing supplier contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. - Support communication with suppliers to address pricing, delivery timelines, and order specifications. - **Spend Analysis & Reporting:** - Conduct spend analysis to identify trends, areas of improvement, and cost-saving opportunities within the procurement function. - Generate reports to track spending and procurement performance, aiding in decision-making and strategy development. - **Procurement Support:** - Process and manage lower-dollar value PRs for the APAC region, ensuring timely order processing and accurate documentation. - Handle non-negotiated PRs for standard items such as laptops, software, office supplies, and event-related goods and services. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure smooth procurement processes. - **Process Improvement & Cost Optimization:** - Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost-effective solutions. - Evaluate supplier performance and provide recommendations for enhancing sourcing strategies. **Required Skills & Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. - Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. - Basic understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and spend analysis. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with procurement or spend analysis software is a plus. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. - Proactive mindset, eagerness to learn, and grow within the procurement field. **Preferred Skills:** - Experience in procurement or purchasing, especially in technology, software, or event-related goods and services. - Familiarity with APAC region's procurement practices and market trends. **Why Join Us ** - Gain hands-on experience in procurement and contract management. - Collaborative team environment focused on growth and development. - Competitive compensation and benefits package. - Flexible working arrangements. If you are a detail-oriented, motivated individual keen on initiating your career in procurement and comfortable working during US hours, we look forward to hearing from you! *About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group:* GLG is the world's insight network, connecting clients with powerful insights from a global team of approximately 1 million experts. Serving various businesses, GLG's compliance framework ensures structured learning consistent with the highest professional ethical standards. Visit www.GLGinsights.com to learn more. As a Procurement Specialist at our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in supporting procurement processes across various functions, primarily focusing on spend analysis, contract management, and processing lower-dollar value purchase requests for the APAC region and non-negotiated cost PRs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement operations and contribute to the strategic decision-making process. Please note that this role requires working during US business hours. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Supplier Management:** - Assist in collecting, organizing, and filing supplier contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. - Support communication with suppliers to address pricing, delivery timelines, and order specifications. - **Spend Analysis & Reporting:** - Conduct spend analysis to identify trends, areas of improvement, and cost-saving opportunities within the procurement function. - Generate reports to track spending and procurement performance, aiding in decision-making and strategy development. - **Procurement Support:** - Process and manage lower-dollar value PRs for the APAC region, ensuring timely order processing and accurate documentation. - Handle non-negotiated PRs for standard items such as laptops, software, office supplies, and event-related goods and services. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure smooth procurement processes. - **Process Improvement & Cost Optimization:** - Identify opportunities for process optim
