Procurement Specialist

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The role has responsibility and accountability for Kaizen’s procurement requirements. The candidate should be an effective business partner with a background in transformation and hands-on procurement skills in order to assist in establishing the procurement function to a best-in-class level.

The business is experiencing significant organic growth, creating an expanded opportunity to transition towards a formal procurement function. It’s imperative to adapt to new ways of working, identify synergies between business processes and look for new opportunities that deliver tangible results. Your remit will cover a wide portfolio, including expenditures related to Technology Software, Gaming and PSP.

• Develop and lead the procurement process for all supplier contracts within specific categories; 
• Identify and manage contract negotiations, ensuring price, quality and service targets exceed business expectations;
• Manage the sourcing cycle and build strong relationships with suppliers (high volume of tendering and multiple stakeholders to engage with);
• Generate savings concepts and define robust and appropriate savings strategies;
• Promote innovation, bring in breakthrough ideas and best-in-class approaches;
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including technology, gaming office management, trading, finance, etc;
• Evaluate processes critically and lead improvement initiatives where appropriate.

What you will bring:

• 3-6 years experience in procurement within a Technology / Fin Tech / Telecoms / Fast-paced industry organization;
• University Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Finance, or other relevant discipline;
• Experience in CIPS would be a plus;
• Industry experience in B2C Gaming Operators will be considered a plus;
• Strong leadership qualities and exceptional stakeholder engagement, interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Building and managing strong relationships both internally and with external organizations;
• Experience in leading change, including identifying improvements in processes and systems and challenging the status quo;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish;
• Ability to cope under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Understanding the broader impact of decisions and ensuring all stakeholders are appropriately engaged;
• Capable of performing effectively in a cost-focused environment.