Procurement Specialist

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As a procurement specialist you will be responsible for finding goods and services for InPost Iberia at the best value regarding quality and price. Your duty will be meeting budget constraints to increase profitability and support growth.

Responsibilities Implementing purchasing strategies. Sourcing for global sourcing strategies, leveraging industry best practices, commodity experience, sourcing methodology and global partnerships

Ensuring that all purchases adhere to Procurement Policy.

Managing supplier relationships; tracking supplier performance, supply / availability, pricing, and quality

Auditing ongoing purchases to identify potential savings and contribute to EBITDA objectives (starting with largest purchases)

Benchmarking current suppliers with better market alternatives, grouping suppliers or providing creative solutions, testing new purchases and making them a reality

Collaborating with internal departments to fulfill customer requests

Maintaining strong internal stakeholder relationships through follow up and communication regarding material arrival issues

Negotiating sale agreements and supply contracts to benefit the company

Conducting market research to stay abreast of emerging trends and opportunities

Proactively resolving issues (e.g., material shortages, quality issues) with vendors and internal customers

Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, providing supplier evaluations, and proposing alternative solutions

Creating and tracking all purchase orders and contracts

Anticipating and planning for inventory needs and ensuring timely arrivals

Seeking to reduce dependency on single-source suppliers through contracts and strategic partnerships

Reviewing, developing and implementing purchasing activities to ensure items are cost-efficient and high quality

Qualifications At least 3 years of experience in a similar position

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, or a related field may be required

Previous experience in a similar role

Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills

Strong organizational, planning, networking, and time management abilities

Ability to identify market trends and make informed decisions

Ability to follow client specifications

Solid knowledge of purchasing, supplier selection, cost analysis and negotiation

Agile mindset able to adapt to shifting business needs in a fast-growing environment

Ability to manage and report on multiple projects concurrently

Customer-centric attitude with drive to deliver results

Clear and concise communication for escalations, requirements, and issues to suppliers, peers, management, and customers

Entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, and passion for learning and growth

Strong integrity and collaboration skills

Fluent English; French is a plus

What we offer Language platform

Online platform for lifelong learning

Flexible remuneration services available

Company values : 10X Attitude, Passionate About Customers, Go, Go, Go, Dare to Disrupt, One Goal, One Team

Inclusive Culture InPost has an Equal Opportunities Plan that promotes equality at all levels. We aim for equality in the workplace, focusing on promotion, diversity, equity, and inclusion for people regardless of abilities and conditions.

Employment details Seniority level : Not Applicable

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries : Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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