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Our client, a global and innovative social media company, is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist to join their business in the UK.
Position Title
Procurement Specialist
Position Type
FTE 12 months
Start Date
ASAP
Location
London, UK
Contact:
Felix C | +49 (0) 89 238 898 85
Purpose of Role:
EMEA Procurement Specialist for low-value purchasing of Professional services, HR services, Travel and Customized goods category.
Responsibilities:
* Below-Clip-Value (BCL) Procurement Category Management
* Deliver flexible, efficient, and compliant BCL procurement support worldwide
* Identify process improvement opportunities and lead robust implementation of solutions
* Proactively address challenges and capitalise on optimisation opportunities
* Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Coordinate and promote collaboration with Procurement Category teams and regional operations
* Respond promptly to category needs and mobilise internal/external resources
* Ensure timely delivery of key projects while closely working with different teams
* Stakeholder Support & Process Governance
* Provide comprehensive support to upstream/downstream teams
* Serve as the global process owner for BCL procurement projects
* Deliver critical guidance to teams that manage data, system, process and vendors
* Strategic Procurement Leadership
* Develop BCL strategies for categories in charge
* Lead project reviews to mitigate risks on a regular basis
* Establish business-orientated vendor management methodology that benefits the Procurement Category teams and overseas teams
* Education & Experience
* English proficiency as a primary working language.
* 3+ years of procurement experience preferred, with at least 2-3 indirect categories management experience.
* Bachelor’s degree or above (full-time accredited program).
* Strategic & Analytical Skills
* Strategic systems thinking and logical analysis capabilities.
* Excellent coordination and project management skills, with high professionalism and ethics.
* Legal & Compliance Knowledge
* Familiarity with procurement-related laws, local regulations, and basic supplier management principles.
* Procurement Expertise
* Proficient in business negotiation, cost control, and procurement category best practices.
* Skilled in data collection, analysis, and resource coordination.
* Personal Attributes
* Mature, responsible, and adaptable with strong learning agility.
* Resilient under pressure, solution-driven, and open to change and challenges.
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