Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Procurement (WAH/Hybrid) Job Description The Sr. Specialist is part of the Global Procurement team working within the EMEA geography. You will identify opportunities to optimise supplier performance and reduce costs across a diverse commodity base, driving value for the organisation. This role involves knowledge of the end-to-end procurement process, developing robust supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. **Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities:** + **Strategic Sourcing:** Conduct industry benchmarking and identify and pursue supplier performance optimisation and cost reduction opportunities across corporate-wide commodity categories. + **RFx Management:** Develop and manage the RFx process for procurement projects, including supplier evaluation, contract term development, pricing, licensing, functionality assessments, and product/service acquisition. + **Procurement Analysis:** Conduct detailed financial, functional, and opportunity assessments to support decision-making. + **Process Expertise:** Apply deep knowledge of procurement best practices across the Procure-to-Pay process, including order management, vendor management, supplier contracting. + **Supplier Development & Management:** Identify and implement supplier process improvement initiatives, while managing key supplier relationships to enhance value delivery and minimise product and service costs aligned with business objectives. + **Business Collaboration:** Collaborate across departments to promote procurement best practices and methodologies throughout the organisation. **Desirable:** + Proficient in English is a minimum requirement; multi-lingual preferred. + Experience in Customer Experience/BPO industry or IT procurement, real estate, marketing and recruitement + Proven track record in supporting international sourcing projects across multiple countries within EMEA, preference for but not limited to: Egypt; Georgia; Israel; Jordan; KSA; Turkiye; and UAE. + Strong reporting skills. **Candidate Profile** **Experience:** 3-5 years’ experience in procurement or related field preferred. **Skills:** + Advanced negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail. + Ability to interpret and negotiate basic to complex terms and conditions. + Demonstrated expertise in organising and prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment. + Advanced Microsoft Office applications. + Proven ability to present information effectively to internal and external stakeholders. **Attributes:** + Self-starter with a sense of urgency; thrives under pressure in both team and individual settings. + Demonstrates business acumen and comprehensive understanding of organisational operations. + Strong customer service orientation and professionalism. + Ability to take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and focus on continuous improvement. + Flexible and adaptable, with a proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines. + Proficient in English is a minimum requirement; multi-lingual preferred. + Experience in Customer Experience/BPO industry or IT procurement, real estate, marketing and recruitement. + Proven track record in supporting international sourcing projects across multiple countries within EMEA, preference for but not limited to: Egypt; Georgia; Israel; Jordan; KSA; Turkiye; and UAE. + Strong reporting skills. Location: TUR - OSMANGAZİ2 - YUNUSELI MAH.ALPASLAN TURKES CD. N: 29/A OSMANGAZI BURSA Language Requirements: Time Type: Full time **If you are a California resident, by submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read and have access to the Job Applicant Privacy Notice for California Residents (https://www.concentrix.com/resource/job-applicant-privacy-notice-for-california-residents/)**