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Title
Text copied to clipboard!International Procurement Specialist
Description
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We are looking for an experienced International Procurement Specialist to manage and optimize our international procurement activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services, managing vendors, and negotiating contracts and prices. They will also be tasked with performing strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, searching for better deals and finding more profitable suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a commercial mindset, and a thorough understanding of supply chain procedures. They should also have excellent negotiation skills, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
- Source reliable suppliers and initiate business partnerships.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
- Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
- Finalize details of orders and deliveries.
- Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts.
- Collaborate with key persons to ensure clear communication of the specifications and expectations of the company.
- Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
- Anticipate unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
- Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a procurement manager or procurement officer.
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in 'reading' the market.
- Talent in negotiations and networking.
- Good knowledge of supplier or third party management software.
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
- Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
- BSc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you had to negotiate a significant contract?
- How do you handle supplier relationships?
- What strategies do you use to find the best deals?
- Can you describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision in procurement?
- How do you handle risk management in procurement?