Senior Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead the planning and execution of sourcing activities, ensuring that operational needs are met with value for money, transparency and compliance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to translate requirements into effective procurement strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse procurement needs and develop practical sourcing plans aligned with operational priorities.
• Prepare, monitor and update annual and short‑term procurement plans.
• Create RFQs, tender documents and scopes of work in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify qualified suppliers, conduct market research and assess competition.
• Evaluate technical and commercial proposals, produce objective comparisons and recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure optimal value and appropriate contractual terms.
• Monitor purchase orders, contracts and deliveries, ensuring supplier compliance with quality, timelines and service levels.
• Maintain supplier records, evaluate performance and foster sustainable relationships.
• Produce procurement reports, analyse spend data and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement procedures, tools and digital solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated senior‑level experience in procurement or sourcing.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and results orientation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

• Procurement planning and sourcing
• Tender and RFP/RFQ management
• Technical and commercial bid analysis
• Negotiation and contract management
• Purchase order administration
• Supplier performance evaluation and spend analysis
• Procurement governance, compliance and risk management
• Proficiency with e‑procurement systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel