Procurement Specialist

Client Details

Market-leading organization within the industrial and petrochemical sector

Description

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective procurement solutions across a multi-site operation.

Manage sourcing activities

• Manage sourcing activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and general terms and conditions for procurement agreements

Support and lead contract lifecycle activities

• Support and lead contract lifecycle activities including renewals, benchmarking, and performance tracking

Oversee procurement operations

• Oversee procurement operations, ensuring purchase orders and requisitions align with agreed terms

Vendor performance analysis

• Conduct vendor performance analysis, focusing on safety, service quality, and delivery metrics

Key liaison

• Act as a key liaison between procurement and cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and Finance

Support procurement systems

• Support procurement systems, including acting as a subject matter expert for Procure-to-Pay platforms MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• A minimum of 5+ years of procurement or Buyer experience within industrial, engineering, or operational environments
• Proven experience negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier relationships
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, contract management, and procurement processes
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay systems (Coupa preferred) and ERP platforms (SAP preferred)
• Ability to analyze supplier performance and drive cost savings initiatives
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, operational setting
• Warehouse or inventory experience is advantageous

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognized organization with strong operational footprint
• Exposure to complex, multi-site procurement operations
• Career progression within a structured and growing procurement function
• Collaborative, safety-driven working environment