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We believe in more than just work - we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.\nSay Hi! to your next challenge - explore the opportunity and apply below!\nYour mission\nAt Hiab, exceptional operations start with empowered people and dynamic processes. As our Business Center in Sofia scales new heights, we are looking for a proactive Procurement Specialist (Late Shift 15:00 - 00:00) to drive operational excellence within our expanding team.\nIn this key role, you will power the Source-to-Receipt (STR) ecosystem-streamlining transactional procurement, unlocking value across corporate strategies, and keeping supplier relationships strong. Working alongside global cross-functional teams, you won’t just manage the daily operational flow; you’ll champion continuous improvement initiatives, generate smart automation ideas, and help shape the future of our workflows.\nKey responsibilities\nProcurement Operations: Process and validate Purchase Requisitions, manage Purchase Orders (POs), oversee ETA management, and handle document changes, cancellations, and goods returns.\n\nSupplier & Sourcing: Manage sourcing events and support supplier negotiations and contract approvals.\n\nIssue Resolution: Resolve blocked invoices and credit notes related to price and quantity differences, and lead operational disputes with suppliers.\n\nProcess Enhancement: Identify continuous improvement opportunities, suggest workflow enhancements, generate RPA ideas, and support the Team Leader and Process Owner in implementing global policies and technologies.\n\nTeam Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Train and support new or less experienced team members and end-users. Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Invoice-to-Pay (ITP), Vendor Master Data (VMD), and Corporate INP teams.\n\nReporting & Projects: Perform operational reporting, analyze purchasing data, and participate in process transitions, knowledge transfer, and work shadowing.\n\nCompliance & Safety: Ensure all activities comply with global company guidelines, code of conduct, and internal controls, while actively maintaining health and safety standards.\n\nWhat we are looking for\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Economics.\n\nExperience: Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience in transactional procurement tasks and processes within a support role.\n\nProcess Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the Requisition-to-Receipt lifecycle. Knowledge of Vendor Master Data (VMD) and Invoice-to-Pay (ITP) is considered a distinct plus.\n\nTechnical Skills: Hands-on experience working with procurement solutions (preferably SAP and Ivalua), procurement analytics tools, and Google Office tools.\n\nSoft Skills: Exceptional customer service orientation, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and excellent organizational skills.\n\nShift Alignment: Full availability to work the designated Late Shift (15:00 - 00:00).\n\nLanguages: Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English with strong interpersonal communication skills.\n\nWhat we offer\nYou’ll join a forward-thinking global team with a true \"Employees First\" mindset. At Hiab, we combine a culture of trust and openness with continuous innovation - giving you the autonomy to lead, innovate, and grow with us.\nOur benefits include\nExcellent opportunities for career growth and professional development in an international environment.\nFlexible hybrid work model combined with modern office space in Sofia.\n25 days of paid annual leave.\nExtended health insurance, including dental coverage.\nMonthly food vouchers.\nTransportation allowance.\nOptional Multisport card.\nEmployee referral bonus program.\nRegular corporate events, social initiatives, and team-building activities.\nA newborn gift package to celebrate your growing family.\nReady to apply?\nIf you are a driven procurement professional ready to make an impact in a global company, please submit your CV in English.\nWe Are Hiab \nHiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. 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