Procurement Specialist

Role Overview: You will be joining the dynamic Procurement team as a Procurement Specialist. Your main responsibilities will include supporting procurement processes, focusing on spend analysis, contract management, and handling lower-dollar value purchase requests for the APAC region and non-negotiated cost PRs for items like laptops and event supplies. This role presents an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement operations, contract management, and spend analysis. Key Responsibilities: - Supplier Management - Assist in collecting, organizing, and filing supplier contracts and agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. - Support communication with suppliers to request information and resolve issues related to pricing, delivery timelines, and order specifications. - Spend Analysis & Reporting - Conduct spend analysis to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities. - Generate reports to track spending and procurement performance for 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 to streamline procurement processes and drive cost-effective solutions. - Evaluate supplier performance and provide recommendations for improving sourcing strategies. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities. - Basic understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and spend analysis. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively across teams. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with procurement or spend analysis software is a plus. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. - A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with eagerness to learn and grow within the procurement field. Company Details: GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) is the world's insight network, connecting clients with powerful insights from a network of approximately 1 million experts. They serve various businesses globally, connecting clients with experts across different fields. GLG's compliance framework ensures clients learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with the highest professional ethical standards. The company culture prioritizes compliance standards as a major competitive differentiator. Note: The JD does not contain additional details about the company.,