indirect procurement specialist.

The responsibilities of the Indirect Procurement Specialist include:

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for assigned indirect categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to support organizational initiatives and/or drive continuous improvement in procurement practices.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including commercial, operations, finance, and supply chain teams, to align procurement strategies with business needs and customer requirements.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and conduct spend analysis using data-driven assessments to get deep insight in cost structures, identify opportunities for cost savings, value generation, and process efficiencies.
• Manage and optimize suppliers’ database, build relationships that generate long-term value for both company's and the supplier in alignment with the country and group procurement strategies.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers to ensure terms and conditions according to the strategic priorities of the organization.
• Manage supplier contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contract terms and conditions. Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and contractual obligations, taking proactive measures to address issues and drive improvements.
• Support the introduction of new processes, tools and systems within the procurement team and advise internal customers on procurement methods, processes and application of guidelines
• Ensure & follow-up actions regarding compliance and audit
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, terms, and conditions, and enforce contractual obligations to safeguard the organization's interests.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate contract risks and ensure contractual compliance.

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing of Indirect Spend Categories
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and procurement best practices.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and take data-driven decisions.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders demonstrating a customer centric mindset.
• High level of integrity and ability to explicitly demonstrate

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent knowledge of English language (written and oral)