Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and purchase order execution for assigned suppliers.
• Drive on-time delivery performance and ensure materials are available to meet business requirements.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and serve as the primary point of contact for procurement-related activities.
• Identify and resolve supply chain challenges, escalating issues when necessary and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure seamless order execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans to enhance delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with company sourcing policies, contractual requirements, and procurement procedures.
• Support negotiations related to pricing, lead times, and commercial terms where applicable.
• Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supplier management processes.
• Manage multiple suppliers and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed of supplier performance, delivery risks, delays, and mitigation plans.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in managing suppliers of complex, long-lead-time, and high-value products.
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple suppliers and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in problem-solving, negotiation, and driving supplier performance improvements.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in procurement and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset and strong commercial acumen.
• Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing programs.
• Flexible working pattern — 4 days from office, 1 day working remotely.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tailored financial and retirement programs.
• Additional elective and voluntary benefits.
• Career development and learning opportunities within a global organization.

Skills