Procurement Specialist, M&S
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026.
Role: Temporary, 1 Year and above
Procurement Specialist, M&S
The Procurement Specialist, Marketing and Sales supports strategic and tactical procurement activities for the Marketing and Sales function. The position develops and implements procurement action plans aligned with global, regional and cluster directions, builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and contributes to cost optimization and continuous improvement.
Position:
As the Procurement Specialist, Marketing and Sales, you will:
- Manage local tactical procurement activities and implement procurement action plans in line with global, regional and cluster strategies
- Partner with Category Managers and Marketing & Sales stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective procurement solutions
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate best-value contracts, ensuring the right balance of quality, cost and service
- Coordinate supplier selection and sourcing processes and proactively identify new and innovative suppliers
- Deliver procurement negotiation and savings targets while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures
- Monitor supplier performance, identify potential risks and coordinate corrective actions when required
- Conduct market research, monitor market trends and support supply risk assessments and contingency planning
- Collaborate with Procure-to-Pay Coordination Centre and Global Business Services teams when appropriate
Requirements:
- University degree
- 1-3 years of procurement experience, preferably within a multinational company
- Fluent English at business level and native-level Russian
- Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Good project management and analytical skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel and SAP skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- High level of accountability, integrity and compliance awareness
What to expect:
You can expect a collaborative procurement role with exposure to Marketing and Sales stakeholders, Category Managers and suppliers. The position offers opportunities to contribute to cost optimization, continuous improvement, supplier relationship management, sourcing initiatives and procurement projects while working in line with global, regional and cluster strategies.