Procurement Specialist

Company: Sailglobal
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Location: London
Job Description:

Working Mode: Fully onsite, 5 days per week

Contract: 12 months, with potential for a further 12-month extension subject to performance Onsite Benefits: Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided

Job Description:

The Procurement Team plays a critical role in the business and is responsible for the strategy design and end-to-end processes involved in the purchase of goods and services in a sustainable and financially viable way in compliance with business standards. We are responsible for sourcing and onboarding of new vendors, supporting the development of key company systems and processes, maintaining a strategic overview of project procurement management activities and ensuring that purchasing contracts and arrangements are fulfilled in strict accordance with legal requirements, project requirements, and business policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for PR-PO end-to-end procurement: undertake procurement requests, issue Purchase Orders, follow up on supplier’s goods/services delivery performance, reconcile accounts and settlements and potentially other relevant procurement processes conducting competitive bidding, contract negotiation and the processing of invoices and payments;
  • Efficiently undertake tactical procurement, responsible for small-scale inviting tenders and contract negotiation, and conduct supplier selection and price rationality analysis;
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal adherence to Procurement policies and procedures, provide clear process and compliance guidance to internal users and suppliers, and implement procurement policies and requirements;
  • Data-driven, be responsible for the team’s key business indicators. Responsible for regional metrics management, data analysis and workout summarized report. Work XFN to improve performance in procurement metrics.
  • Discover, track, and resolve day-to-day P2P issues, take actions to improve processes within the immediate scope

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; a background in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing or a related function.
  • Hands-on experience with the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, including purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Practical experience working with vendors/suppliers, including coordination, issue resolution and supplier management.
  • Experience in sourcing, quotation comparison, supplier selection or commercial negotiation would be advantageous.
  • Experience in indirect procurement is preferred but not essential;
  • Familiarity with procurement systems such as Ariba, Oracle, SAP, Coupa or similar systems would be advantageous.
  • Strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving skills and ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • English proficiency at a professional working level.
  • Mandarin language capability would be a plus, but is not required.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026