The Procurement Specialist is responsible for administering and leading competitive bidding processes (RFPs), negotiating commercial terms (pricing and contractual), proposal analysis, commercial reports issuance, and evaluating and selecting suppliers in accordance with company policies. This position will operate within the Procurement Team and its associated guidelines but interface regularly with the Marketing teams to ensure purchases meet all company requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Formulates requests for proposals/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations.
Administers and leads cross-functional teams through the competitive bidding process, directs supplier negotiations, and develops, evaluates, and selects suppliers in accordance with company policies.
Strategically sources equipment and services using various methods to ensure an uninterrupted supply.
Evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to provide the goods/services at costs consistent with budgetary expectations.
Tracks material/service costs and supplier performance using approved metrics and tools. Analyzes trends and makes corresponding sourcing decisions.
Engage in regular contact with suppliers.
Leads and/or participates in meetings with suppliers to rectify issues and to ensure suppliers are capable of meeting and are aware of the requirements and expectations.
Perform work according to the department's KPI goals
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Job Requirements:

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Physics or Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
Knowledge of purchasing processes with a clear commercial focus.
Strong written and oral communications skills in English.
Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers and suppliers
Self-starter with excellent planning, project management, work planning, and organizing skill