Senior Procurement Specialist

The Role: Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will combine strategic sourcing, category management, and operational leadership to optimize supplier performance and deliver measurable cost savings. You will act as a key partner to site leadership, operations, and engineering teams to support both capital projects and day-to-day operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Execute regional sourcing strategies and lead competitive tender (RFx) events to secure high-value supplier agreements. Spend Management: Take full responsibility for a significant portfolio, including CAPEX, MRO, and operational categories. Value Creation: Identify and implement initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while maintaining strict service, quality, and safety standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Influence senior operational leaders and work cross-functionally within a matrix environment to align procurement activity with business objectives. Contract Management: Negotiate complex agreements and improve contract compliance across multiple sites. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize SAP and advanced Excel for spend analysis, cost modeling, and market intelligence. The Person We are looking for a results-driven procurement professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex industrial environments.

Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management. Industry Fit: A background in industrial manufacturing, construction materials, energy, chemicals, or mining is essential. Track Record: Proven success in delivering significant procurement savings and leading comlex supplier negotiations.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (ideally SAP) and a high level of analytical capability for cost modeling.

Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CIPS, or Supply Chain) are highly advantageous. Attributes: Resilient, adaptable, and a strong communicator capable of presenting business cases to senior stakeholders. Performance Bonus: 12% - 24%Professional Growth: Opportunity to operate within a highly visible function with clear paths for career progression. Environment: Join a safety-conscious, ethical organization committed to continuous improvement.