Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

A leading industrial organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support sourcing, supplier management, and procurement execution activities across multiple business functions. This role works closely with procurement leadership, category teams, and operational stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost, quality, and service improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong procurement experience, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across a fast-paced environment.

Procurement & Sourcing

• Support the execution of procurement strategies and sourcing initiatives across assigned categories.
• Coordinate the procurement of goods and services to meet operational requirements and business objectives.
• Manage RFx activities, supplier evaluations, and sourcing projects in accordance with procurement policies.
• Support contract implementation and supplier performance monitoring.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and procurement requirements.
• Partner with suppliers to support quality, delivery, service, and cost objectives.
• Assist with supplier negotiations, issue resolution, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between procurement and operational teams.

Data Analysis & Cost Optimization

• Analyze procurement and spend data to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Track sourcing results and performance metrics using established reporting tools.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain procurement records, reporting, and compliance documentation.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Support the adoption of procurement best practices across the organization.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams and supporting sourcing initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to draft and review procurement contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.