Procurement Specialist

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:

• Independently manages the contract intake process, ensuring requests are complete, compliant, and routed to the appropriate stakeholders within agreed service levels.
• Coordinates the end-to-end NDA process, working directly with internal stakeholders and Legal to ensure timely execution and proper documentation.
• Reviews procurement documentation for completeness and accuracy before initiating sourcing or contracting activities.
• Creates, manages, and maintains agreements in Zycus, coordinating with Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders throughout the approval process.
• Independently builds and manages RFx events in Zycus, supporting sourcing activities from event creation through supplier communication and award documentation.
• Resolves procurement-related requests and operational issues independently, exercising sound judgment and escalating only complex or high-risk situations.
• Monitors procurement KPIs, identifies trends, and recommends corrective actions or process improvements where appropriate.
• Identifies opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization, participating in or leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to ensure efficient delivery of procurement services and a positive customer experience.
• Provides guidance and day-to-day support to junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of process documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
• Supports system testing, process enhancements, and implementation of new procurement tools or functionality.

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics or related field and 3+ years of relevant procurement, sourcing, contract management, or shared services experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong customer orientation with the ability to build effective relationships and act as a trusted business partner.
• Ability to independently analyze information, identify issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with procurement platforms such as Zycus, SAP, or other ERP/procurement systems.
• Good understanding of procurement lifecycle, contract management, supplier engagement, and procurement compliance.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and capable of working with limited supervision.