Procurement Specialist

<p><strong>Role Overview:</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially driven Procurement Specialist to support our global procurement operations. This role will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, optimising purchasing processes, and ensuring cost- effective procurement of goods and services—particularly across technology, SaaS tools, and corporate services.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></li> <li>Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle including requisition, vendor selection, negotiation, contracting, and purchase order issuance</li> <li>Partner with internal stakeholders (Finance, IT, Legal, HR) to understand procurement needs and align sourcing strategies</li> <li>Evaluate and onboard global vendors; maintain vendor database and performance metrics</li> <li>Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service level agreements to achieve cost savings and risk mitigation</li> <li>Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, internal controls, and audit requirements</li> <li>Track and manage renewals for SaaS subscriptions and software licenses</li> <li>Drive process improvements and automation in procurement workflows</li> <li>Support budgeting and forecasting by providing procurement insights and spend analysis</li> <li>Collaborate with Finance for invoice validation and timely payments</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field</li> <li>5–8 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a global SaaS or technology environment</li> <li>Strong experience in sourcing SaaS tools, IT services, and professional services</li> <li>Good understanding of contract negotiation and vendor management</li> <li>Experience working with procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, or similar platforms)</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li> <li>Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment across time zones</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Exposure to global procurement practices and multi-currency environments</li> <li>Experience supporting US business operations</li> <li>Knowledge of compliance frameworks and audit processes</li> </ul>