The Role
Manages high-value procurement activities, including vendor evaluation, strategic sourcing, pricing and contract negotiations, purchase orders, budgets, delivery, quality, and compliance. Maintains supplier records and relationships, analyzes purchasing alternatives, and collaborates with internal stakeholders and the Controller. Provides guidance to Procurement Specialists while ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. The role requires hands-on execution with strategic decision-making, strong vendor management, analytical skills, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to support business operations.
The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s purchasing activities, ensuring timely procurement of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. The role requires hands-on execution with strategic decision-making, strong vendor management, analytical skills, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to support business operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the procurement of high-value goods and services, making informed decisions that balance cost, quality, and timing.
- Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
- Identify, evaluate, and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Make professional decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other relevant data.
- Review and analyse vendor options, supply alternatives, and pricing to optimize procurement decisions.
- Develop strategic procurement plans for equipment, services, and supplies.
- Negotiate favourable pricing and supply contracts.
- Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely payment and delivery.
- Verify that received products and services meet quality, completeness, and compliance standards.
- Maintain an updated list of suppliers, including qualifications, delivery times, and potential for future development.
- Collaborate with team members and the Controller to complete procurement tasks efficiently.
- Provide guidance and support to Procurement Specialist as needed.
Requirements
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- 4 – 6 years of hands-on procurement experience, preferably with high-value or IT purchases.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies, and systems.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Zoho Desk or similar procurement tools.
- Proven negotiation skills and contract management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits
What We Offer:
Great Place to Work–Certified Company
Premium HMO
Holistic employee experience
Rewards and incentives
Monthly engagement activities
Career advancement opportunities
Paid referral program
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
- 4 to 6 years of hands-on procurement experience, preferably involving high-value or IT purchases
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies, and systems
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Zoho Desk or similar procurement tools
- Proven negotiation skills and contract management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- High attention to detail and accuracy
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The Company
What We Do
Booth & Partners is a leading outsourcing and offshoring consulting firm that helps over 150 clients worldwide solve their talent and workspace challenges by specializing in building remote teams for startups and scaling businesses.
