Senior Procurement Specialist - Sub-Contractor Category

This role focuses on ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of the Procurement process specifically related to the sub-contractor category. As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in implementing sourcing strategies for sub-contractor services that align with WSP Middle East's business and project requirements. Your responsibilities will include negotiating commercial and contractual terms related to the sub-contractor category to achieve optimal pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient execution of the P2P process for the sub-contractor category, including activities such as purchase requisition approvals, purchase order issuance, and invoice reconciliation. Collaboration will be a key aspect of your role as you work closely with internal business units, such as project management, finance, and legal teams, to define procurement needs and ensure alignment with Global & Regional procurement guidelines. It will be essential to ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, industry regulations, and corporate governance requirements. You will also support audit and reporting processes related to sub-contractor P2P activities and identify opportunities for process efficiencies and value improvements in the sub-contractor procurement process. Leveraging procurement technology, such as Oracle Fusion ERP and e-procurement tools, will be crucial to enhancing P2P and contract management processes. Furthermore, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives in P2P operations to enhance efficiency and compliance while contributing to the overall governance and administrative tasks of WSP's sub-contractor assessment process. To qualify for this role, you should possess a Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field. A Master's degree would be a plus. A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on professional services and sub-contractor engagements, is required. Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, P2P processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management is essential. Experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle Fusion, and CLM tools will be beneficial. Additionally, good analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills are important, along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Join us at WSP, a leading professional services consulting firm, where we are committed to making a positive impact on our local communities and beyond. Be part of our team of dedicated professionals who work on complex projects to shape the future and help societies thrive for generations to come. Apply today to be part of our global network of experts, where your unique skills and capabilities will contribute to creating innovative solutions for the world's most challenging problems.,