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Role: Junior SME - ProcurementLocation: Remote Shift Timing : 12:00 Pm to 9:00 Pm / 2:00 Pm to 11:00 pm Employment: Full timeExperience : 5+ yearsEmployment: Full time ● support procurement strategy on various related subcategories by:● managing pricing inquiries with established vendor landscape for new client engagements/related configuration● managing contract renewals and negotiations● comparing and benchmarking pricing quotes for multiple categories with different levels of complexity● support new strategic pursuit of technology and other indirect service type vendors (end to end support on the s2c axis with stakeholders)● forecast levels of demand for services in scope and verify with multiple stakeholders (internal and external of organization)● conduct research to source the best services and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality● run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors● negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided● maintain contract and bid files and use them as reference for the future● maintain contract register and proactive monitoring of expiring agreements● build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers● liaise between suppliers, internal teams such as supply chain, digital innovation, client operations, global category leads, legal, finance, sales, solutions desi● ensure the security and sustainability of sources of essential services● act in full compliance with global procurement policy and local rules & guidelines● analyze data and produce reports and statistics on spending and saving● ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives● attend review, negotiation and business meetings● keep up to date with trends and innovations, regulation and new services that can impact on the business● work closely with admin support team required skills● time management, planning, and organizing● communication, relationship building, collaboration and teamwork● strategic planning, continuous improvement leadership, and best practice leadership● SOP preparation, implementation, training, and continuous improvement● problem solving and decision-making even with limited information and timeframes● contract preparation, negotiation, monitoring, and controlling● accuracy and attention to detail● price negotiation, budget preparation, and financial monitoring and controlling● information analysis, compilation, and synthesis● finance and account systems data management and report generation● Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint● min. 3 years of international experience in related field● familiarity with vendor management systems (VMS) and other recruitment related Saas solutions is a plus