Senior Procurement Specialist, Indirect Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the management of the non-IT subscriptions category.

• Maintain a consolidated inventory of non-IT subscriptions throughout the organization.

• Handle contract renewals, amendments, and terminations.

• Ensure timely sourcing and renewal processes to prevent unwanted auto-renewals.

• Promote procurement governance and adherence to policies.

• Identify opportunities to optimize costs, enhance service levels, and mitigate risks.

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals.

• Lead negotiations and commercial discussions with suppliers.

• Assess supplier performance, risks, and market opportunities.

• Conduct supplier benchmarking and market intelligence analysis.

• Achieve measurable savings and operational efficiencies.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to comprehend requirements and assist in strategic decision-making.

• Work in conjunction with Legal, Finance, IT, Information Security, and operational teams on contract reviews and negotiations.

• Cultivate supplier relationships that enhance value and performance.

• Establish and monitor supplier KPIs and service expectations.

• Perform spend analysis and create cost models to inform sourcing decisions.

• Generate reports and provide procurement insights to stakeholders.

• Maintain procurement trackers, databases, and governance documentation.

• Support SOX controls and audit inquiries.

• Drive automation, process efficiency, and initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Assist in Procure-to-Pay activities through Oracle Fusion.

• Aid in invoice resolution and address procurement process challenges.

• Manage shared procurement mailboxes and respond to stakeholder requests.

• Contribute to the development of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect procurement.

• Demonstrated experience in leading sourcing, contract renewal, and supplier management efforts.

• Proven track record in negotiating commercial agreements and contract terms.

• Experience working within a large global organization.

• Strong skills in stakeholder management and influencing.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with managing subscription or recurring services categories is preferred.

• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP platforms is preferred.

• Experience in supporting compliance, governance, or SOX-related procurement activities is preferred.

• Exposure to supplier performance management and procurement analytics is preferred.

• Skills in strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations.

• Experience in contract lifecycle management.

• Background in supplier relationship management.

• Proficiency in spend analysis and reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to work independently and juggle multiple priorities.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

• Keen interest in technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Opportunity to engage with a global organization that has a diverse procurement portfolio.

• Highly visible category leadership role with enterprise-wide influence.

• Chance to shape sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimization efforts.

• Work in a team environment focused on innovation, governance, and continuous improvement.