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You’ll run procurement end to end, from reviewing requests to managing contracts and suppliers. Your work will help the business get competitive commercial terms while staying compliant and audit-ready.\nYou’ll work closely with business owners, Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance. Each purchase should meet business needs and follow the company’s governance framework.\nKey responsibilities\nRun the full procurement cycle: reviewing purchase requisitions, sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluations, negotiations and issuing POs.\nWork with business owners to understand their needs, confirm scopes and make sure procurement delivers what the business needs.\nHandle vendor onboarding, registration and due diligence, and manage ongoing supplier relationships.\nWith Legal and other stakeholders, help prepare, review and sign contracts, and manage renewals, extensions and amendments.\nMake sure the right agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs) are in place before any service starts.\nResearch the market, benchmark suppliers and negotiate rates to get competitive terms and save costs.\nTrack vendor performance, contract commitments, spend and expiry dates. Flag risks early and recommend corrective actions.\nKeep procurement, vendor and contract records accurate and audit-ready.\nPrepare procurement and vendor management reports, track KPIs and find ways to make processes more efficient.\nHelp develop and roll out procurement policies, procedures, templates and governance practices.\nRequirements\nequirements\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field.\n3-5 years of experience in procurement, contract management or vendor management.\nA solid grasp of end-to-end procurement, sourcing, contract administration and vendor management.\nProven experience in commercial negotiations, rate benchmarking and managing supplier performance.\nStrong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAble to manage several priorities on your own while working well in a team.\nSkilled with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).\nNice to have\nA procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).\nExperience working in a governed or regulated environment with formal approval workflows.\nBenefits\nWhy Join Us\nOwn procurement end to end in a growing organization where your sourcing, negotiation and contract decisions directly affect costs and operations.\nWork in a governed environment alongside Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance, gaining hands-on experience of enterprise-level procurement governance.\nHelp shape procurement policies, templates and processes, not just follow them.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive pay based on experience and qualifications.\nWork on enterprise-scale projects in a fast-growing organization.\nProfessional growth and learning opportunities.\nA collaborative, professional work environment.\nWork alongside experienced business, technology and consulting professionals.\nDisclaimer\nCodeNinja is recruiting for this position on behalf of one of its clients. 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