Junior Procurement and Sourcing Specialist

hace 2 semanas


Heredia, Costa Rica Publicis Re:Sources Global A tiempo completo
Job Description

The Procurement and Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and procuring services and materials, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. In addition, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that procurement strategies align with business goals and objectives. The ideal candidate for this position should have a background in procurement, excellent project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering results.

Key Responsibilities: 

· Manage discovery and preparation of RFP/RFI/RFQ as required using the approved Procurement toolkit documentation and processes

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and identify cost-saving opportunities

· Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities

· Support the implementation of procurement strategies that optimize the cost, quality, and delivery of goods and services

· Manage procurement process for goods and services, including vendor selection, price negotiation, and contract management to achieve the best value for the organization. · Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and reliability to ensure the best value for the organization.

· Monitor & Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

· Monitor market trends and potential research suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities.

· Monitor spending trends, identify potential new sourcing initiatives and avenues for supplier consolidation or rationalization, analyze options, and provide recommendations for initiatives to be included in the business plan.


Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business administration, CIPS or supply chain management, finance, or a related discipline.

· High English proficiency, both oral and written.

· Minimum of 1-2 years experience in procurement, with a proven track record in managing strategic sourcing and supplier management

· Having experience in handling the procurement lifecycle, and managing concepts like RFI, RFQ, RFP.

· Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

· Strong negotiation and contract management skills

· Sound financial analytical skills and a good understanding of contract law

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to analyse data and make data-driven decisions. ·

Awareness of regulation and legislation on the markets involved.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

· A proven team player with impeccable attention to detail and the ability to prioritise deliverables aligned with organisational strategy.





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