Job Title
We are seeking a skilled and experienced procurement professional to join our team as a Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing and procuring specialized services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of services that meet business needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and qualify suppliers based on their market research and analysis of expenditures;
* Source, negotiate, and run Indirect Procurement tendering processes that meet budget, schedule, quality, technical, and ESG requirements;
* Ensure Indirect Procurement activities comply with Group Supply Chain Policies and Processes, including sourcing to pay process, contracting, ethics, and compliance;
* Run and/or participate in suppliers' evaluation, updating contract databases, and managing contracts;
* Maintain a strong interface with administrative departments and issue Purchase Orders to suppliers in a timely manner;
Lead the Tendering Process
The successful candidate will lead the tendering process by understanding commercial/contractual requirements, qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for information/proposals/quotations, analyzing offers, developing recommendations for bidder selection, documenting the tendering process, and ensuring compliant practices.
Contractual and Commercial Negotiations
* Lead negotiations with vendors using package strategy and leverage opportunities;
* Perform financial/commercial analysis to identify risks and opportunities;
* Manage claims and improvement plans with suppliers, conducting internal contract checkpoints to minimize risks and leverage new opportunities.
Contribute to Global Supply Chain Effectiveness
* Support implementation of category management at either local or global level;
* Execute contract and supplier management with special focus on strategic sourcing;
* Identify and escalate issues with strategic suppliers;
* Support Indirect Procurement Category Managers and stakeholders in supplier rating, providing knowledge insights of the market, running procurement analytics, and updating them regularly;
* Become a partner of internal stakeholders, ensuring good relationships and communication.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Management, Supply Chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field;
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role (e.g., indirect purchasing), preferably in a listed company operating globally;
* Preferably, past exposure to ERP implementation;
* Fluency in English.
Benefits
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment;
* Chance to develop skills and expertise in procurement and supply chain management;
* Competitive salary and benefits package;
* Promotion opportunities within the company.
Others
* SBM Offshore is an equal employment opportunity employer;
* SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Full-time