Procurement Specialist
Responsibilities
Provide fast quotes and order services for internal stakeholders within the categories assigned by the Shared Service Center, in line with Procurement’s tactical sourcing strategies
Execute procurement business processes, primarily focusing on P2P (Purchase-to-Pay), but potentially other relevant Procurement processes. This entails conducting competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and the processing of invoices and payments
Support service center leadership in process improvement initiatives to transform procurement efficiencies and effectiveness
Work with suppliers to improve performance in line with Procurement’s performance metrics
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal adherence to Procurement policies and procedures
Discover, track, and resolve day-to-day P2P issues, and take actions to improve processes within the immediate scope
Responsible for regional metrics management, data analysis, and summarized reporting
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline
2–4 years of indirect buyer experience
Solid understanding of the procurement foundation, familiarity with procure-to-pay, end-to-end process and related systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Mandarin proficiency required to support cross-regional communication and review of Chinese business documentation and coordination with APAC teams
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience in developing and streamlining procurement processes to enhance efficiency
Ability to manage procurement performance metrics and generate actionable insights
Attention to detail and impeccable integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and navigate through competing demands
Strong documentation skills, including maintaining procurement records, process documentation, and structured reporting