Procurement Officer (Non Development)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing multi-category procurement activities across Marketing, Insurance, Human Resources, and Professional Services. The role requires strong commercial acumen, sound market and service knowledge, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and timely procurement aligned with organizational objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage end-to-end strategic procurement activities for multiple categories including Marketing, Insurance, HR, and Professional Services

Lead commercial evaluations, including vendor assessment, bid analysis, negotiations, and contract finalization

Develop and maintain strong market, supplier, and service knowledge across assigned categories

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure timely procurement support

Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining service quality and compliance standards

Prepare and review commercial documents, purchase orders, contracts, SLAs, and related documentation

Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards

Monitor supplier performance, manage renewals, and resolve commercial or service-related issues effectively

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a related field (preferred)

Additional qualifications in procurement, supply chain, or commercial management are an advantage

EXPERIENCE

68 years of relevant experience in non-technical, multi-category procurement

Proven experience in handling commercial procurement for Marketing, Insurance, HR, and Professional Services

Candidates from service provider or agency organizations are not suitable for this role

SKILLS

Strong commercial and analytical skills with hands-on experience using procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, GEP SMART, Coupa, or Ivalua; experience with procurement ERP systems such as MS Dynamics is required

Good understanding of service-based procurement, commercial terms, contracts, and SLAs

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities

Ability to manage multiple categories, priorities, and stakeholders effectively

PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience working with a Real Estate, Retail, or Large Corporate organization is strongly preferred