About the Role
The Procurement Senior Specialist plays a key role in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality purchasing operations within the organization. The role involves managing the full procurement cycle, negotiating supplier contracts, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and hands-on experience with SAP in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities across all categories, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
- Utilize SAP to manage purchase requisitions, orders, supplier records, and reporting.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost optimization.
- Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
- Support the Procurement Manager in developing and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with business goals.
- Prepare periodic procurement reports, dashboards, and cost analysis for management review.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, internal controls, and hospitality industry standards.
- Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and other departments to align procurement needs with operational requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance and maintain an updated supplier evaluation database.
- Manage the tendering process and support contract negotiations to secure favorable terms.
Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.Experience: 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement or purchasing, preferably within the hospitality industry.Technical Skills:Proficient in SAP (MM Module preferred).Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.Language: Excellent command of English (spoken and written).