Procurement Specialist
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Summary
Bucharest, ROU
Hybrid
Medior
Introduction
SwiconGroup has been a leading member of the IT arena for almost 15 years and has been present in Romania since our wide range of services and highly trained professionals give us the opportunity to shape our solutions to fully meet the ideas and wishes of our clients. We are proud to have leading banks, insurance, and telecommunication companies, as well as large FMCG corporations and SSCs, amongst our highly prestigious partners.
Description
The Procurement Specialist – 3PO is responsible for managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations related to 3PO (Third-Party Options) products, such as USB-C to Ethernet adapters. The role focuses on maximizing cost savings, setting up and maintaining accurate vendor and product data in internal systems, and ensuring operational efficiency across global and regional procurement processes.
- Please note that this is a fixed-term employment contract for 6 months, with high chances of being extended
Vendor & Contract Management
- Negotiate existing and new contracts with vendors to ensure best pricing and terms.
- Conduct market analysis to source from multiple suppliers and leverage competitive offers.
- Drive annual cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability.
- Handle vendor setup in the company systems.
3PO-Specific Procurement
- Manage procurement activities for 3PO products (e.g., USB-C adapters).
- Negotiate and document 3PO vendor terms & conditions, and share agreements with factory teams.
- Oversee product setup in internal systems: initiate PDM setup, maintain AVL/I cost data, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Global & Regional Deal Management
- Manage global and regional procurement deals with 3PO suppliers in assigned territories.
- Serve as point of contact for regional supplier escalations and operational issues.
Operational Support
- Provide daily support to the 3PO Buyers team, assisting with vendor escalations, delivery tracking (ETA), invoicing, etc.
Tasks
The Procurement Specialist – 3PO is responsible for managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations related to 3PO (Third-Party Options) products, such as USB-C to Ethernet adapters. The role focuses on maximizing cost savings, setting up and maintaining accurate vendor and product data in internal systems, and ensuring operational efficiency across global and regional procurement processes.
- Please note that this is a fixed-term employment contract for 6 months, with high chances of being extended
Vendor & Contract Management
- Negotiate existing and new contracts with vendors to ensure best pricing and terms.
- Conduct market analysis to source from multiple suppliers and leverage competitive offers.
- Drive annual cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability.
- Handle vendor setup in the company systems.
3PO-Specific Procurement
- Manage procurement activities for 3PO products (e.g., USB-C adapters).
- Negotiate and document 3PO vendor terms & conditions, and share agreements with factory teams.
- Oversee product setup in internal systems: initiate PDM setup, maintain AVL/I cost data, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Global & Regional Deal Management
- Manage global and regional procurement deals with 3PO suppliers in assigned territories.
- Serve as point of contact for regional supplier escalations and operational issues.
Operational Support
- Provide daily support to the 3PO Buyers team, assisting with vendor escalations, delivery tracking (ETA), invoicing, etc.
Expectations
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams across regions.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and other procurement tools.
- Analytical mindset with a strong focus on cost saving and process efficiency.
- Fluent in English.
Advantages
- Salary: 5000-5500 ron net
- Meal tickets
- Medical Subscription
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Hybrid setup: 3 days/week in the office (Pipera)
Employer's offer
- Salary: 5000-5500 ron net
- Meal tickets
- Medical Subscription
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Hybrid setup: 3 days/week in the office (Pipera)
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