Senior Specialist Procurement

The Senior Specialist plays a critical role in the procurement function by working collaboratively with various stakeholders across to understand high-value and business critical Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure (OPEX) requirements. The role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, processing purchase orders, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services. This role also involves vendor performance management to ensure the procurement requirements are met in terms of cost, quality, and delivery.

In addition, the Senior Specialist supports Head and Manager of Strategic Procurement in the execution of complex procurement activities, provides commercial and sourcing guidance to internal stakeholders, and contributes to procurement efficiency and compliance in alignment with organizational policies and operational priorities.

• Understand the needs of requestors and determine appropriate sourcing strategies for CAPEX & OPEX Procurement while ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality requirements, and organizational policies.
• Lead or manage Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFSs), and competitive bidding processes, ensuring commercial competitiveness and value optimization value in line with the Purchasing Policy and Standard Process Manual.
• Analyze supplier markets, pricing trends, and cost drivers to support informed procurement decisions and identify opportunities for cost optimization, value improvement, or risk mitigation.
• Support negotiation planning and execution for commercial terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions to achieve favorable outcomes aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and commercial outcomes of sourcing activities to support continuous improvement and procurement effectiveness.

• Engage with internal stakeholders to clarify procurement requirements, timelines, and commercial considerations, ensuring alignment between operational needs and sourcing approaches.
• Attend meetings and provide structured updates to management and requestors regarding procurement progress, risks, and delivery status of CAPEX and OPEX requirements.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and performance in meeting procurement expectations.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain optimal pricing, service levels, and contractual terms while balancing cost, quality, and delivery considerations.
• Resolve escalations related to supplier non-performance, delays, or quality concerns through coordination with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Projects, Finance, and other Support units/teams to ensure procurement alignment with technical, operational, and budgetary requirements.
• Provide visibility on procurement pipeline, deliverables, risks, and mitigation actions to support planning and decision-making.
• Participate in technical and commercial evaluation committees to support supplier selection and procurement governance processes.
• Support annual budgeting cycles by providing procurement insights, cost estimates, and supplier market inputs related to CAPEX and OPEX requirements.

Perform any other duties as required, such as:

• Support special procurement initiatives, cost optimization programs, or cross-functional projects as assigned by management.
• Contribute to the improvement of procurement processes, templates, and documentation practices to enhance efficiency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide guidance or knowledge sharing to team members or stakeholders on procurement procedures, supplier engagement practices, or commercial considerations when required.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews, contract renewal discussions, or vendor development activities to support long‑term procurement effectiveness.
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, or documentation requirements related to procurement activities.
• Perform other related…