Senior Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary contact for procurement requests from the initial intake stage through vendor onboarding, contract signing, and renewals.

• Lead commercial discussions with software vendors, SaaS providers, and service partners.

• Facilitate collaboration among Legal, Compliance, IT, and requesting teams during vendor evaluations.

• Assist IT Operations in negotiations for significant technical acquisitions, such as infrastructure.

• Oversee the renewal calendar and collaborate with department heads to review usage, licenses, and terms.

• Prepare and manage purchase orders and contracts efficiently.

• Keep vendor records and procurement documentation updated in the procurement platform.

• Assess vendor performance and nurture ongoing supplier relationships, including SLAs when necessary.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings across the vendor portfolio.

• Generate reports on procurement activities, spending, and savings for Finance and senior management.

• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the procurement platform, workflows, and policies.

• Ensure adherence to internal procurement policies and approval processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles.

• Demonstrated ownership of negotiations and vendor relationships.

• Experience in acquiring software, SaaS, or technology services.

• Comfort in collaborating with technical teams and understanding the tools utilized by IT and engineering.

• Strong negotiation capabilities, with tangible examples of savings achieved through personal efforts.

• A proactive approach aimed at enhancing terms and minimizing expenditures.

• Confidence in coordinating multiple stakeholders and engaging with senior leaders.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous renewals and requests simultaneously.

• Familiarity with procurement tools or ERP procurement modules.

• Interest in AI-enabled tools.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.

• Eligibility to work in Spain.

• A degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or a procurement certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) is a plus.

• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2 is advantageous.

• Experience in a rapidly growing tech company or scaleup is a bonus.

• Background in improving or developing existing procurement systems is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and training, including security and compliance training.

• Fully remote work option within Spain.

• Option to work from the Marbella headquarters.

• Complimentary shuttle service from Málaga, Fuengirola, La Riviera, and Estepona.

• International workplace culture.

• Commitment to equal opportunity in the workplace.