Procurement Specialist Job Description
We are looking for a motivated Senior Procurement Specialist to manage our client’s procurement activities. The Procurement Specialist's responsibilities include sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased products and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. The Procurement Specialist will also be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries and resolving any supply issues or discrepancies.
As a Procurement Specialist, you should be able to develop efficient procurement solutions and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. Ultimately, Procurement Specialist to have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be an analytical thinker, and demonstrate a good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
Procurement Specialist Responsibilities:
- Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
- Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
- Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
- Preparing procurement strategies, proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
- Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
- Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
- Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
- Promote and complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Procurement Specialist Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role.
- Experience in procuring Information Technology and Data Center industry related product and services relevant to Telecommunication and Data Center.
- Exposure and experience in managing data centers and cloud business is preferred.
- Knowledge in Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Distributions, Legal, and commercial.
- Contract management skills with proven experience in developing relevant legal contractual terms and conditions.
- Experience in design and management of eRFx/eAuction events in multiple subcategories and have managed eRFx/eAuction events and selection processes with a medium number of suppliers and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field preferred.
- Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with SAP systems are preferred.
- Team player with strong organizational skills.