Procurement Specialist

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading logistics company is searching for a Procurement Specialist to manage service contracts and optimize procurement processes. This role involves supplier negotiations, market research, and ensuring compliance with policies while meeting savings targets. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and experience in the logistics sector, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Formación

• Fluent in English with strong international negotiation skills.
• Minimum of two years of experience in procurement within the logistics industry.
• Proficiency in IT tools such as Power BI and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Manage procurement categories including supplier negotiations and tendering processes.
• Develop and implement strategic purchasing initiatives to enhance service levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Educación

Advanced degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Herramientas

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

At GXO, we are constantly looking for talented people at all levels who can provide the level of service our company requires. A positive work environment creates happy employees, which increases productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

What we are looking

The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in managing service contracts, conducting market research, benchmarking suppliers, and preparing RFQs and tendering documents.

A major aspect of this role is negotiating with suppliers and vendors to achieve the best pricing, service level agreements and savings budget assigned to each category managed.

What will you do on a day-to-day

• Manage procurement categories for GXO-Iberia, including supplier negotiations, tendering processes, contracts, rebates and strategic deals, for the following procurement categories :
• Services : Security, Cleaning, Facility Management, Temporary Agencies, Energy, Professional Fees, Vending, etc.
• Goods : Material Handling Equipment (MHE), Workwear, Office Supplies, Company Vehicles, Consumables, IT Hardware, etc.
• Oversee purchasing contracts for supplies and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Act as a approval-buyer on the P2P Coupa platform :
• Authorize purchases through the approval flow.
• Upload and manage supplier catalogs.
• Generate reports and analyze procurement data.
• Lead the tendering process for service contracts, including market benchmarking and RFQ preparation.
• Develop and implement strategic purchasing initiatives to enhance service levels and maximize cost savings.
• Meet assigned annual, quarterly, and monthly savings targets for each procurement category.
• Conduct monthly spend-analysis file to track commitments and savings.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services, meeting order specifications and end-user requirements.
• Ensure all procurement activities and tendering processes comply with Company policies, financial regulations and ESG standards.
• Manage the vendor screening and onboarding process.

What you need to succeed at GXO :

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluent in English with strong negotiation skills at an international level.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a procurement role within the logistics or 3PL industry.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with basic financial knowledge.
• Proficiency in IT tools such as Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to optimize procurement processes, drive cost efficiencies, and enhance supplier relationships within a fast-paced logistics and 3PL environment

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