Specialist, Procurement (Hybrid)

Job Title:
Specialist, Procurement (Hybrid)

Job Description
The role is part of the Global Procurement team working within the EMEA geography. You will identify opportunities to optimise supplier performance and reduce costs across a diverse commodity base, driving value for the organisation.
This role involves knowledge of the end-to-end procurement process, developing robust supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities:

- Strategic Sourcing: Conduct industry benchmarking and identify and pursue supplier performance optimisation and cost reduction opportunities across corporate-wide commodity categories.
- RFx Management: Develop and manage the RFx process for procurement projects, including supplier evaluation, contract term development, pricing, licensing, functionality assessments, and product/service acquisition.
- Procurement Analysis: Conduct detailed financial, functional, and opportunity assessments to support decision-making.
- Process Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of procurement best practices across the Procure-to-Pay process, including order management, vendor management, supplier contracting.
- Supplier Development & Management: Identify and implement supplier process improvement initiatives, while managing key supplier relationships to enhance value delivery and minimise product and service costs aligned with business objectives.
- Business Collaboration: Collaborate across departments to promote procurement best practices and methodologies throughout the organisation.

Skills:

- Advanced negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and negotiate basic to complex terms and conditions.
- Demonstrated expertise in organising and prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Microsoft Office applications and AI adoption.
- Proven ability to present information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Profile:

- 3-5 years’ experience in procurement or related highly competitive environment is a must.
- Proficient in English is a minimum requirement; multi-lingual preferred.
- Experience in customer experience/BPO industry preferred.
- Proven track record in supporting international sourcing projects across multiple countries within EMEA.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience within HR & Marketing is desirable.
- Must be able to travel to the local office when required.

Attributes:

- Self-starter with a sense of urgency; thrives under pressure in both team and individual settings.
- Demonstrates business acumen and comprehensive understanding of organisational operations.
- Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.
- Ability to take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and focus on continuous improvement.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Location:
PRT Work-at-Home

Language Requirements:

Time Type:
Full time