Hybrid Procurement Specialist (12-Month)

Malwarebytes; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

401k and employer matching

Job summary

Malwarebytes is seeking a Procurement Specialist to cover a 12-month maternity leave, reporting to the Cork, Ireland office two days per week. The role supports sourcing of computer subscriptions, cloud services, professional services, and operating costs, collaborating with IT, Engineering, Information Security, Legal, Finance and stakeholders to negotiate agreements.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, partner with AP, identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate contracts, track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in a multinational or fast-paced corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and purchasing controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite.
• Experience using AI systems.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including requisition review, vendor sourcing, the RFP process, contract negotiation, and purchase order management.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure purchase orders are created and approved in a timely manner for all applicable invoices.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive procurement efficiencies.
• Negotiate contracts, including pricing, terms and conditions, SLAs, renewal provisions, and commercial commitments.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, IT, Engineering, Research, and other departments on PR/PO creation, vendor reviews, and onboarding.
• Track contract renewals and proactively manage renegotiations.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Requesting and gathering the required documentation for vendor onboarding.
• Ensure vendors meet security and compliance requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Track procurement KPIs, including savings, spend analysis, and procurement cycle times.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

NetSuite ERP

AI systems

Job description

Malwarebytes is seeking a Procurement Specialist to cover a 12-month maternity leave, reporting to the Cork, Ireland office two days per week. The role supports sourcing of computer subscriptions, cloud services, professional services, and operating costs, collaborating with IT, Engineering, Information Security, Legal, Finance and stakeholders to negotiate agreements.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, partner with AP, identify cost-saving opportunities, negotiate contracts, track