Procurement Specialist

• Support the Procurement & Outsourcing Manager in ensuring compliant, cost-effective, and satisfactory procurement of goods and services for the local market
• Ensure compliance with local and Group Purchasing regulations
• Ensure satisfaction of VWFS purchasing needs
• Act as focal point between VWFS and VGI in purchasing matters
• Interact with departments on purchase orders, deadlines, and tenders
• Coordinate with VGI to ensure timely and successful tender completion
• Negotiate locally managed orders below €50,000
• Support implementation and maintenance of reports and KPIs
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to procedures, reporting, costing, and efficiencies
• Analyze and deliver monthly and quarterly purchasing reports
• Prepare purchase committee documentation
• Scout continuously for new opportunities
• Formulate corrective actions and improvement suggestions

• Degree in economics
• Knowledge of Coupa software for Procurement management is a plus
• Good knowledge of negotiation techniques
• Proficient in MS Office
• Fluent in English
• Relational skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Capabilities of managing data from different sources
• Verbal, written and presentation skills with ability to disclose data/financials in a clear and concise manner
• Proactive and ability to develop practical or innovative approaches to meet targets
• Motivated