Senior Procurement Specialist

YILPORT Iberia; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading port operator is seeking a Procurement Senior Specialist to manage procurement processes, supplier relations, and contract negotiations. This full-time position in Lisbon requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain. Key responsibilities include supporting procurement for goods and services, coordinating with finance, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Fluent in English, strong communication skills.
• CIPS Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, market research and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP procurement modules is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation ability.
• CIPS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement processes for goods and services.
• Coordinate with Finance for budgeting and payments.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts.
• Coordinate with Finance regarding financial planning and payment schedules.
• Assist in preparing and finalizing contracts with technical, quality, HSE, and environmental inputs.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts; negotiate terms.
• Prepare quotations, request bids, and negotiate purchasing terms.
• Monitor and report on the annual procurement budget.
• Implement KPI and procurement performance targets.
• Follow up on import processes and import-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with quality service standards.

Skills

Procurement practices

Market research

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP procurement modules

MS Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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YILPORT Holding Inc. is the first terminal and port operator holding company in Turkey. Today, YILPORT Holding operates 22 marine ports and 5 land terminals across 12 countries in 6 regions including Turkey, Nordic, Iberia, Latin America, Mediterranean, and Africa with a vision to create world-class, multipurpose facilities on an international scale.

Now we are looking for a Procurement Senior Specialist who would like to be a part of this great team!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or another related field,
• Knowledge of procurement practices, market research, contract negotiation is a must,
• Have minimum 5 years experience of Procurement, Supply Planning, Supply Chain experience,
• Fluency in English is a must,
• Professional knowledge of MS Applications (Word, Excel and Power Point),
• Knowledge in SAP procurement modules is a plus,
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, intellectual curiosity
• CIPS Certification is preferred,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet the requirements of a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills interact with people from various countries, cultures and all business levels,

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to Regional Procurement Manager, Procurement Senior Specialist will play a vital role in performing and controlling procurement processes in order to provide operation, investment materials, spare parts, direct/indirect materials and services at the right cost, time and quality and prepare tender packages, contracts, carry out contractors/supplier relations.

Additional responsibilities will be as follows:

• Support procurement processes for goods, services, consultancy, and subcontracting activities
• Contribute to the tendering process from initiation through to closure
• Identify alternative supplier companies and maintain/update potential supplier lists
• Coordinate closely with the Finance Department regarding financial planning and payment schedules
• Contribute to the preparation and finalization of contracts by providing technical, quality, HSE, and environmental inputs
• Support the preparation of the commercial and contractual sections of tender packages in line with requirements and specifications, and coordinate the inclusion of technical sections related to required materials, equipment, services, and works
• Communicate and coordinate with Technical, Legal, and Finance departments on contractual matters
• Implement Yılport Holding procurement policies and procedures, including contract and requisition management procedures
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and contracts
• Prepare quotations, request bids, and negotiate purchasing terms and conditions
• Improve existing suppliers and onboard new suppliers into the system
• Monitor and report on the annual procurement budget
• Implement action plans to achieve KPIs and procurement performance targets
• Follow up on import processes and take proactive actions regarding import-related matters
• Ensure compliance with quality service standards, procedures, rules, and regulations

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage