Procurement Process Specialist

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

The procurement team sources and acquires essential goods and services, negotiates contracts, and manages vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness. They coordinate with departments to understand needs, maintain inventory, and oversee logistics, supporting the seamless functioning of the company's IT infrastructure. 

A new opportunity to take your career to the next level has arrived. The Endava Procure to Pay team is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Procurement Process Specialist to enhance our procurement operations.

‌As a Procurement Process Specialist, you will play a vital role in the process gap analysis and delivery of process aspects within the integration programme. Will ensure that the current business processes can be implemented within the new integrated processes, following the SOX requirements and supports the implementation of responsible procurement projects. Act as main point of contact and provides guidance for procurement related tasks. You will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing process within the organization by developing and implementing supplier performance metrics to monitor and improve supplier performance, offers contract support and performs vendor due diligence.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct vendor due diligence for regular and M&A suppliers. 
• Manage contracts, track renewals, and ensure compliance with procurement requirements. 
• Support performance of Vendor suppliers’ assessment & selection, develops and implements supplier performance metrics to monitor and improve supplier performance, user of the sourcing tools for supplier qualification profile/questionnaires, and/or platforms used by company for supplier ranking. 
• Support project teams with procurement needs and transfer knowledge to new business teams. 
• Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Assist with the implementation and adoption of new procurement systems. 
• Identify and address inefficiencies and opportunities for process automation. 
• Develop reports and compile data based on business needs. 
• Resolve contract-related issues and act as a contact point between the organization and suppliers. 
• Perform SOX controls and ensure compliance with SOX requirements. 
• Stay informed about industry trends and support management in sourcing strategies. 
• Offer back-up support to the Procurement Team as needed.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and a thorough, conscientious work ethic. 
• Strong customer care and service orientation in interactions with peers and suppliers. 
• Excellent organizational skills to track work and maintain accuracy. 
• Meticulous in reviewing contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Effective problem-solving abilities. 
• Capability to work independently as well as in a team. 
• ‌Strong communication skills in both English and Romanian.
• Experience with the Oracle platform and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.