Senior Procurement Specialist

Job description

Overview The Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving measurable cost savings and value improvements. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of indirect materials and services in alignment with organizational goals. The Senior Procurement Specialist plays a key role in optimizing procurement processes, strengthening supplier performance, and supporting operational excellence. Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives (RFP/RFI/RFQ) for indirect materials, services, and assigned spending categories - Negotiate pricing, terms, and contractual agreements to achieve best total value - Manage the end-to-end Purchase Order process, purchase requisition accuracy and approval workflows - Ensure timely delivery of goods and services in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers - Analyze spending data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or performance improvements - Track, validate, and report monthly cost savings and procurement KPIs - Resolve invoice di...