Senior Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead IFZA's sourcing activities, supplier relationships and contract negotiations across the organization. Reporting to the Head of Group Procurement, the role supports strategy, drives value through effective supplier management and ensures timely, cost‑effective delivery of goods and services.

Key responsibilities

• Source, evaluate and engage reliable suppliers to meet business requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable pricing, service levels and contractual terms.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with key external partners.
• Review and manage supplier agreements to ensure competitiveness and compliance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and prepare RFQs/RFPs.
• Conduct commercial and risk assessments for suppliers and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure accurate processing of purchase orders, contracts and procurement documentation.
• Identify cost‑optimization, standardisation and value‑creation opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures and governance.
• Utilise ERP and procurement systems to track spend, performance and reporting.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years at senior specialist level.
• Proven track record in end‑to‑end procurement, strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in FF&E, interior fit‑out, hospitality, property/luxury residential, yacht or marine procurement is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management and supplier performance.
• Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM or equivalent) is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Experience using procurement management tools.