Senior Procurement Specialist

About the role

This role ensures the timely availability of materials, products and services while optimising cost, quality and supplier performance. It covers the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier sourcing and selection to contract negotiation, purchase order management and supplier performance monitoring, and supports strategic initiatives such as cost reduction, supplier consolidation and process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Perform core buyer activities: process requisitions, issue, track and manage purchase orders, keep accurate procurement records and coordinate with suppliers on delivery schedules and service issues.
• Manage inventory levels and work with planning, production and quality teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Identify, evaluate and qualify new suppliers, build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance on quality, on-time delivery and responsiveness.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to secure value while mitigating risk.
• Support strategic initiatives such as make-versus-buy analyses, cost-saving projects, supplier consolidation and process improvement.
• Resolve supply disruptions, shortages and non-conformances through root cause analysis and proactive supplier engagement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality and Planning teams to support new product introductions (NPI).
• Monitor market trends, emerging suppliers and pricing changes, and ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g. CPSM, CSCP) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Experience in vendor management and supplier relationship management.

Required skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking and communication skills.