Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

- Supporting client engagements by contributing to sourcing and procurement projects
- Assisting in the development and implementation of procurement strategies to optimize supply chain operations
- Engaging in contract management and negotiation processes to achieve favorable terms and conditions
- Utilizing procurement software such as SAP Ariba and Coupa Software to streamline procurement processes
- Conducting spend analysis and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborating with suppliers to enhance supplier relationship management and validate contractual compliance
- Participating in demand management and planning budgeting and forecasting activities
- Applying strategic sourcing techniques to improve procurement process efficiency
- Monitoring procurement activities to confirm adherence to quality system supplier management standards
- Leveraging supply chain analysis to support decision-making and improve supply chain collaboration

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 2-4 years of experience
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
- Contract Management (Working through multiple business stakeholders to take a contract from start to finish, managing contract renewals proactively, quick supplier negotiations) Supplier Management (Conducting QBRs, managing supplier performance, etc.). A strong understanding of procurement operations and/or understanding of procurement outsourcing operating model Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba etc. Understanding of fundamental principles of P2P including spend and commodity taxonomies, requisitioning, PO generation, receiving and invoice processing

- Understanding of basic sourcing principles i.e: multiple stages of RFx (RFx creation, negotiation guides, pricing/costing analysis etc)

- Experience in Sourcing and Procurement Services

What Sets You Apart

- Spend Analysis Category savings assessment Procurement Diagnostics Operating Model Design Procurement Process Design Design and execution of Strategic Sourcing initiatives including RFI / RFP (Request for Information / Request for Proposal) design, development and analysis, Supplier Negotiation strategy Third Party Lifecycle Management Supplier Risk Management Category management with knowledge of various Direct & Indirect Categories

- Certification(s) Preferred: Any Procurement related certification (good to have)

- Utilizing Coupa Software and SAP Ariba for procurement processes
- Managing complex procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Engaging in supplier relationship management and supplier negotiations
- Demonstrating proficiency in contract management and negotiation
- Conducting spend analysis and supply chain costing
- Applying intellectual curiosity to drive procurement process improvements
- Collaborating effectively in team environments to achieve procurement goals

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