Procurement Specialist (12 Month Fixed Term w/Benefits - Hybrid)

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

Procurement Specialist (12 Month Fixed Term w/Benefits - Hybrid)

Malwarebytes is reimagining security to safeguard devices, data, and people — no matter their location, lifestyle, or means. What began in 2008 with one person helping another remove a malware infection has grown into a global leader in online protection, with an all-in-one suite of cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection solutions that empower millions of people worldwide to enjoy their digital lives, free from threats and scams.

About Malwarebytes Inc.

Our portfolio has grown far beyond malware removal into a full suite of award-winning cybersecurity, privacy, and identity solutions, from the free tools that have long served as a first line of defense to newer options for identity protection and personal data removal. The threat landscape keeps getting faster, stealthier, and more sophisticated, and we believe protection should be both powerful and refreshingly simple — because security that's too hard to use doesn't get used. Built and beloved by experts, we combine world-class threat research with proprietary, AI-powered processes to deliver powerful digital protection that's always by your side.

Malwarebytes is looking for..

A Procurement Specialist to cover a 12 month maternity leave who is able to report into the Cork, Ireland office 2 days per week. During this fixed term assignment, full benefits are provided by Malwarebytes.

This role will support the sourcing and procurement of computer subscriptions, cloud services, professional services, and operational costs. The role will partner closely with IT, Engineering, Information Security, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to negotiate commercial agreements, manage supplier performance, optimize spending, and ensure procurement activities align with company objectives and security requirements.

What You Will Do:

• 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 (AP) 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 relevant 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 You'll Need to Have:

• 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
• Team-oriented with a customer-focused approach
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness programs
• 401k and employer matching for (US Employees)
• An opportunity to do something great for yourself and the world!

(Benefits and Perks subject to change by country/region)

Legal Language:

(US Employees Only)

Applicants have rights under the Federal Employment Laws:

This is to affirm our policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Our company will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.