Procurement Specialist

Key Skills:

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance.
• Manage end-to-end supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, renewal, and compliance management.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand procurement requirements and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Utilize Ariba and other procurement tools to streamline purchasing processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to identify capable and cost-effective vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance against defined KPIs and ensure adherence to contractual and service-level agreements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Prepare, analyze, and present procurement reports and dashboards to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, governance standards, and ethical sourcing practices.

Experience Required

• 3 - 5 years of procurement experience, preferably within a multinational corporation.
• Strong hands-on experience in strategic sourcing activities across direct or indirect procurement categories.
• Proven experience in contract management, negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Exposure to procurement tools and platforms such as Ariba or similar ERP/procurement systems.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders across finance, operations, and business teams.
• Ability to analyze market trends, supplier risks, and cost structures to support sourcing decisions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid or flexible work environment is an added advantage.

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