Procurement specialist

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the end-to-end Procurement Sourcing-to-Payment process across administrative, general, and indirect procurement categories.

1. Supplier Sourcing & Qualification
   Identify, source, assess, and qualify suppliers based on business requirements, quality, cost, service capability, and commercial conditions.
2. Supplier Selection & Negotiation
   Develop appropriate sourcing strategies, conduct commercial negotiations, evaluate quotations and proposals, and support supplier selection.
3. General & Indirect Procurement
   Manage procurement activities across various categories, which may include marketing, consultancy, professional services, payroll/HR-related services, travel, facilities, office services, IT services, and other general procurement requirements.
4. Supplier Relationship Management
   Maintain effective long-term relationships with suppliers and monitor supplier performance, service quality, contractual compliance, and delivery.
5. Procurement Process Management
   Ensure procurement activities are completed in accordance with internal processes, policies, approval requirements, and contractual procedures.
6. Stakeholder Management
   Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, provide procurement solutions, resolve issues, and ensure timely fulfillment of business needs.
7. Market Research & Benchmarking
   Conduct market surveys, supplier comparisons, price benchmarking, and market analysis to support competitive procurement decisions and cost optimization.
8. Other Responsibilities
   Perform other procurement-related tasks as assigned from time to time.

   Responsibilities

   Responsible for managing the end-to-end Procurement Sourcing-to-Payment process across administrative, general, and indirect procurement categories.

9. Supplier Sourcing & Qualification
   Identify, source, assess, and qualify suppliers based on business requirements, quality, cost, service capability, and commercial conditions.
10. Supplier Selection & Negotiation
    Develop appropriate sourcing strategies, conduct commercial negotiations, evaluate quotations and proposals, and support supplier selection.
11. General & Indirect Procurement
    Manage procurement activities across various categories, which may include marketing, consultancy, professional services, payroll/HR-related services, travel, facilities, office services, IT services, and other general procurement requirements.
12. Supplier Relationship Management
    Maintain effective long-term relationships with suppliers and monitor supplier performance, service quality, contractual compliance, and delivery.
13. Procurement Process Management
    Ensure procurement activities are completed in accordance with internal processes, policies, approval requirements, and contractual procedures.
14. Stakeholder Management
    Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, provide procurement solutions, resolve issues, and ensure timely fulfillment of business needs.
15. Market Research & Benchmarking
    Conduct market surveys, supplier comparisons, price benchmarking, and market analysis to support competitive procurement decisions and cost optimization.
16. Other Responsibilities
    Perform other procurement-related tasks as assigned from time to time.

Basic Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or any related field from a recognized university.
2. Minimum 2 years of procurement experience, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant procurement/business systems.
4. Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
5. Fluency in English and Russian is essential; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
6. Strong logical thinking and the ability to present, convince, and influence stakeholders through sound reasoning and high-quality work output.
7. Familiarity with market benchmarks, competitive conditions, supplier capabilities, and market trends.
8. Basic understanding of applicable international and local laws, regulations, and commercial requirements.
9. Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, result orientation, and team spirit.

Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment