Role Overview
The Procurement Senior Specialist is responsible for delivering end-to-end tactical and strategic sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management, and sustainability initiatives. The role ensures efficient service delivery, process compliance, continuous improvement, and high-quality stakeholder engagement while supporting business objectives and driving value across procurement activities.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing Operations
- Execute tactical and strategic sourcing activities, including quoting, supplier management, sustainability initiatives, and procurement processes in alignment with defined standards.
- Manage procurement requests, including ticket processing and issue resolution within agreed timelines.
- Source products, services, and warranties; acquire and submit quotations, including renewals.
- Develop and maintain NDAs, standard contracts, and an organized central contract repository.
- Implement effective negotiation strategies to deliver value and cost efficiency.
- Coordinate with requestors, sales teams, and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of requirements.
- Monitor and manage supplier-related activities, including rebate programs and fleet bonus coordination.
- Maintain and update procurement systems, including hub webpages, online catalogues, and price books.
- Assist in conducting supplier sustainability and responsible business assessments.
- Prepare and deliver reports and analyses to improve spend visibility and support decision-making.
- Support additional customer requirements such as sustainability and compliance-related initiatives.
Process, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement
- Execute and manage business processes across varying levels of complexity with accuracy and efficiency.
- Continuously review, enhance, and standardize processes to drive operational excellence and innovation.
- Ensure compliance with global standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date process documentation, including workflows and procedural guidelines.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality service.
- Act as a key point of contact, addressing queries and resolving issues in coordination with internal teams and suppliers.
- Partner with technical teams to support system enhancements and issue resolution.
- Ensure business continuity and adherence to organizational policies at all times.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Generate and present accurate, timely reports and performance updates to management and stakeholders.
- Perform data analysis to support project planning, workload distribution, and strategic decision-making.
Performance Management & Team Support
- Monitor and ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Review performance metrics and implement improvements to drive efficiency and quality.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to junior team members.
- Support team to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Governance & Additional Duties
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation across all procurement activities.
- Maintain efficient and updated systems and tools to support operations.
- Support audit requirements and business continuity efforts, ensuring proper documentation and process adherence
- Perform additional tasks as required by management in line with business needs.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of 4–5 years of experience as a Procurement Senior Specialist in a BPO environment, specializing in tactical and strategic sourcing operations and quoting fulfillment, and providing services to countries outside the Philippines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); proficiency in German or Spanish is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a logical approach to complex challenges.
- Strong time management and prioritization capabilities.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and knowledge of service support standards and best practices.
- Proficiency in eSourcing tools, Vendor Risk Management, SAP, Ariba, and other ERP systems.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).