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 centralized inventory for non-IT subscriptions.

• Handle contract renewals, amendments, and terminations.

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

• Promote procurement governance and adherence to policies.

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

• 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 perform market intelligence analysis.

• Achieve measurable savings and drive operational efficiencies.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and facilitate strategic decision-making.

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

• Foster supplier relationships and establish as well as monitor supplier KPIs and service expectations.

• Execute spend analysis and construct cost models.

• Generate reports and provide valuable procurement insights.

• Maintain procurement trackers, databases, and governance records.

• Assist with SOX controls and audit requests.

• Propel automation, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support Procure-to-Pay activities utilizing Oracle Fusion.

• Aid in resolving invoice discrepancies and 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 activities.

• 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 dynamic environment.

• Preferred experience in managing subscription or recurring services categories.

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

• Experience with compliance, governance, or SOX-related procurement activities is a plus.

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

• Proficient in strategic sourcing and commercial negotiation.

• Knowledge in contract lifecycle management.

• Expertise in supplier relationship management.

• Skills in spend analysis and reporting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent planning and organizational abilities.

• Capacity to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

• Interest in technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities for career development and growth.

• Chance to lead a highly visible category with enterprise-wide impact.

• Opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost efficiency.

• Work in a diverse, global environment.

• Join a team focused on innovation, governance, and continuous improvement.