Senior Procurement Specialist

Role Overview

Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and engage reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, service levels, contractual terms, and delivery conditions.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier and external partner relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans where required.

Contracts and Procurement Processes

• Review and manage supplier agreements and contracts for competitiveness and compliance.
• Prepare and evaluate RFQs, RFPs, and supplier proposals.
• Ensure purchase orders, contracts, and procurement documentation are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct commercial and risk assessments for suppliers, contracts, and procurement initiatives.

Procurement Improvement and Governance

• Identify and implement cost optimization, standardization, and value creation opportunities.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, supplier developments, and industry best practices.

Systems and Reporting

• Use ERP and procurement systems to monitor procurement activities, supplier performance, and spend data.
• Prepare procurement analyses, reports, and presentations for management review.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years operating at Senior Procurement Specialist level.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement, including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proven ability to deliver commercial value through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier performance management.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, engineering, or a related discipline.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in FF&E, interior fit-out, hospitality, property or luxury residential, yacht or marine procurement, or similar project-based environments is highly preferred.
• Professional procurement certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous improvement.