Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Procurement (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 Istanbul INONU MAH FIDAN SK. NO:25-27/A ATASEHIR ISTANBUL 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/)**