Procurement Manager

Company Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to manage Low Dollar spend categories and act as a generalist buyer across multiple sourcing categories. The ideal candidate will have 6–10 years of experience in procurement and sourcing, preferably in a global setup, with exposure to diverse categories and strong stakeholder management skills. This role requires agility, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver cost efficiencies while maintaining compliance and service quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Management & Sourcing
  • Manage procurement for low-dollar spend categories across multiple business units.
  • Execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as office supplies, IT peripherals, professional services, and miscellaneous spend.
• Global Procurement Operations
  • Work within global procurement frameworks to ensure compliance and alignment with corporate policies.
  • Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.
• Vendor Management
  • Identify, onboard, and manage suppliers for low-value categories.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost savings and value optimization.
• Process Optimization
  • Drive efficiency in procurement processes for low-dollar transactions.
  • Ensure timely purchase order creation, contract execution, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for business units on sourcing best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 9–14 years in procurement/sourcing with exposure to multiple categories; global experience preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa).
  • Strong understanding of sourcing processes and compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills & Attributes:

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple categories and priorities simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on cost optimization and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Cost Savings: Achieve targeted savings on low-dollar spend categories.
• Compliance: 100% adherence to procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Cycle Time: Reduction in purchase order and sourcing cycle time.
• Supplier Performance: Maintain high vendor performance ratings.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from internal customers.

Performance Metrics:

• Annual cost savings target (e.g., 5–8% of managed spend).
• 100% compliance with governance and audit standards.
• Reduction in sourcing cycle time by 10–15%.
• Supplier performance rating above 90%.
• Stakeholder engagement score above 4.5/5.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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