Procurement Specialist

Prime Gate

Procurement Specialist Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders across the procurement lifecycle

• Coordinate supplier selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring

• Support tendering activities (RFP/RFQ) and evaluation of bids

• Negotiate commercial terms and pricing with suppliers within delegated authority

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, internal controls, and relevant regulations

• Maintain accurate procurement records and contract documentation in CLM or document repositories

• Collaborate with finance to validate invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support timely payment processing

• Provide procurement support to internal stakeholders and escalate supplier issues as needed

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times and improve supplier outcomes

Minimum Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 4+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management

• Working knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing lifecycle, and supplier performance metrics

• Familiarity with purchasing systems, ERP modules, or procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)

• Understanding of basic commercial terms, warranties, and service-level expectations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and work collaboratively across teams

Behavioral Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

• Customer-focused mindset with an emphasis on building productive supplier and internal relationships

• Proactive problem-solver who can manage ambiguity and drive issues to resolution

• Collaborative team player who contributes to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

• Ethical and compliant approach to procurement activities

Technical Competencies:

• Purchasing and order management: Basic to Intermediate

• Supplier relationship and performance management: Basic to Intermediate

• ERP and procurement platforms (purchase-to-pay workflows): Basic to Intermediate

• Contract awareness (terms, SLA, basic risk considerations): Basic

• Data entry, reporting, and basic spend analysis using Excel or BI tools: Basic