Senior Specialist, Procurement

About the Role

The Senior Specialist in Procurement is responsible for securing advantageous terms, volume discounts, and long-term agreements with vendors for purchasing goods, services, and supplies. This role supports procurement activities aligned with customer-centric business processes or internal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate favorable purchase terms, including volume pricing and contract durations with suppliers.
• Handle purchase coordination for both customer-focused and internal usage requirements.
• Address issues such as defects and delays by communicating with suppliers and negotiating reimbursements when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to manage the scheduling and logistics of goods delivery.
• Resolve complex procurement issues utilizing advanced industry knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
• Contribute to process improvements and development leveraging professional expertise.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to junior procurement team members.

Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of five years of relevant procurement experience.

Additional Information

This position operates under general supervision but requires independent resolution of complex challenges following industry best practices.

Reference

Job code: R2129139