Procurement Expert

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The Procurement Expert is responsible for managing third-party suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, cost efficiency, and alignment with business needs. This role oversees supplier onboarding, contract governance, spend control, risk mitigation, and operational support, acting as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Identify, qualify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers aligned with business and operational requirements
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with critical suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and long-term collaboration

• Negotiate commercial contracts, operational clauses, and service level agreements (SLAs), particularly in regions without local procurement support
• Ensure contracts are properly documented, up to date, and monitored for renewals and expirations

• Manage the creation, tracking, and approval of purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs)
• Monitor and analyze supplier-related operational spend (EMS spend), identifying cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

• Execute standardized supplier onboarding and offboarding processes in compliance with global policies
• Ensure proper documentation, compliance validation, and system access management

• Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams and suppliers to address requests, escalations, and operational issues
• Monitor supplier performance and SLA adherence to ensure service quality

• Assess third-party risks and implement mitigation actions as required
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements

• Collaborate closely with related teams (e.g., Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, Asset Management, Finance, Legal) to support supplier operations, contract renewals, and new acquisitions
• Serve as the vendor management interface supporting logistics, storage, and asset movement activities tied to contracted services

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in Vendor Management, Procurement, Contract Management, or related functions
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and operational spend

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret spend and performance data
• Solid understanding of contract governance and SLA management
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Knowledge of compliance, third-party risk management, and corporate governance frameworks is a plus

• Sense of ownership and accountability
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
• Commitment to compliance, transparency, and…