Procurement Supplier Specialist

PROCUREMENT SOURCING SPECIALIST Department: Procurement Operations Reporting to: Procurement Operations Lead Employment Type: Permanent (Junior to Mid-Level) Location: To be confirmed ROLE SUMMARY The Procurement Sourcing Specialist is responsible for delivering tactical procurement and sourcing activities within the organisation. The role focuses on managing sourcing requests, executing RFX processes, negotiating with suppliers, and supporting the end-to-end contract lifecycle. The position works closely with internal stakeholders and category management teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and value creation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Execute tactical procurement and sourcing activities Clarify sourcing requests and confirm specifications with stakeholders Apply sourcing strategies and conduct RFX processes (RFQ, RFP, RFI) Prepare supplier longlists and shortlists aligned to category strategies Manage supplier negotiations and support awarding decisions Draft, review, and manage supplier contracts Monitor contract usage, expiry dates, and renewals Maintain accurate supplier and contract data in ERP systems Support procurement KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field Minimum of 3 years experience in procurement or sourcing Experience in tactical sourcing and supplier negotiations Exposure to international or multi-site procurement environments (advantageous) Familiarity with warehouse or raw material management (advantageous) Understanding of legal and regulatory procurement requirements SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Professional working proficiency in English Strong communication and negotiation skills Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Power BI advantageous) SAP MM experience; SAP Ariba knowledge is beneficial Team-oriented with strong organisational skills