ideals - Procurement Sourcing Specialist
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Requirements
• Confident business communication skills in both spoken and written English (B2+/C1 level) • 2+ years of experience in procurement, with at least 1+ year in international procurement or specifically within the IT/SaaS category • Proven experience with end-to-end sourcing, running RFx processes, and TCO analysis • Ability to analyze contract structures (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements) and identify operational or commercial risks • Advanced negotiation skills with structured argumentation, handling supplier objections, and using negotiation techniques • Strong organizational discipline with the ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously and align diverse internal stakeholders • Practical understanding of how AI tools support sourcing tasks • Certifications: Professional dedicated certifications in Negotiation Strategy or Strategic Sourcing (e.g., CIPS at any level) • OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS • Screening call with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (45 mins) • Tech Interview with the Manager (60 mins) • Test Task + Outcome discussion (around 3 hours) • Competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition Specialist (up to 1.5 hours)
Responsibilities
• Independently drive sourcing initiatives across assigned spend categories, primarily medium-complexity projects, managing the full sourcing lifecycle from requirements gathering to contract execution and management presentations • Partner with internal stakeholders to define business requirements, establish sourcing strategies, manage timelines, coordinate dependencies, and ensure transparency throughout the supplier selection process • Conduct market research, supplier evaluations, cost benchmarking, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, and commercial assessments to develop data-driven recommendations • Develop and execute negotiation strategies to optimize pricing, commercial terms, contract renewals, and supplier commitments • Identify and mitigate operational, contractual, commercial, and reputational risks throughout sourcing initiatives • Review commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and SaaS contracts, and collaborate with Legal, Security, and business stakeholders during contract negotiations • Monitor supplier performance and contract utilization, track sourcing KPIs, and contribute to procurement process optimization and automation initiatives • Participate in procurement transformation projects, including AI tools adoption and other continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
• We highly value our people, so we will empower you with all the resources and support to help you reach your full potential. • FOR YOUR BEST WORK • Remote-first flexibility to shape your ideal workday • Home workplace budget • Resilient home budget for Ukraine-based teammates • Resilient office in Kyiv & co-working expense coverage • Individual IT budget for extra equipment • Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools • FOR YOUR GROWTH • Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses • Investment in external learning and development activities • Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation • Professional literature and subscriptions coverage • Support of your passion as a speaker or writer • Internal talent mobility opportunities • FOR YOUR WELL-BEING • Medical insurance and Wellness Package for sports activities • Full coverage of mental health sessions for Ukrainian teammates • Funding for sports competitions • 20 business days of paid time off per year • Unlimited health-related time-off • Budget for meetups with your local team • Generous internal referral program • Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we create a team where talents feel at ease and work to the best of their abilities. • Discover more https://ideals.jobs/our-culture/.
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