Procurement Specialist - EMEA

About The TeamThe Procurement Team plays a critical role in the business and is responsible for the strategy design and end-to-end processes involved in the purchase of goods and services in a sustainable and financially viable way in compliance with business standards. We are responsible for sourcing and onboarding new vendors, supporting the development of key company systems and processes, maintaining a strategic overview of project procurement management activities and ensuring that purchasing contracts and arrangements are fulfilled in strict accordance with legal requirements, project requirements, and business policies and procedures.Responsibilities:- Provide fast quotes, and order services for internal stakeholders within the categories assigned by the Shared Service Center, in line with Procurement's tactical sourcing strategies- Execute procurement business processes, primarily focusing on P2P (Purchase-to-pay), but potentially other relevant Procurement processes. This entails conducting competitive bidding, contract negotiation and the processing of invoices and payments- Support service center leadership in process improvement initiatives to transform procurement efficiencies and effectiveness- Work with suppliers to improve performance in line with Procurement's performance metrics- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal adherence to Procurement policies and procedures- Discover, track, and resolve day-to-day P2P issues, and take actions to improve processes within the immediate scope- Responsible for regional metrics management, data analysis, and workout summarized reportMinimum Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.- Solid understanding of the procurement foundation, familiarity with procure to pay, end-to-end process and related systems.- Has indirect buyer experience.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:- Proven experience in developing and streamlining processes & systems to enhance efficiency- Ability to manage procurement performance metrics and generate actionable insights.- Attention to detail and impeccable integrity. Basic skills in data analysis.- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and navigate through competing demands.Req ID: A