Strategic / Tactical Procurement Specialist
N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.
We are looking for a Strategic / Tactical Procurement Specialist to support the development and optimization of procurement processes within a global, technology-driven organization in the insurance services domain.
This role focuses on driving sourcing and negotiation activities across multiple indirect categories (including IT services, marketing, travel, and professional services), while ensuring that procurement operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
The position plays an important role in building strong supplier relationships, enhancing procurement governance, and supporting risk management practices, ensuring that procurement is not just transactional but a strategic function that contributes to cost optimization, operational excellence, and long-term value creation across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives and global procurement standards.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contracting, ensuring best-value outcomes and service excellence.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders and affiliated entities to anticipate and meet procurement requirements efficiently and compliantly.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, process improvements, and procurement best practices.
• Strengthen supplier governance through risk assessment, ongoing performance monitoring, and structured supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procurement procedures, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and support procurement innovation across the organization.
Requirements:
• 3–5 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or supplier management, ideally within a multinational or corporate environment.
• Broad expertise across indirect categories.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German and/or Spanish is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international, and matrixed setting.
• Experience collaborating with multiple business units or regions is highly valued.
• Familiarity with procurement or ERP tools (e.g., SAP Ariba) is beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
We offer*:
• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Personalized career growth
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location-specific benefits
• not applicable for freelancers
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We are looking for a Strategic / Tactical Procurement Specialist to support the development and optimization of procurement processes within a global, technology-driven organization in the insurance services domain.
This role focuses on driving sourcing and negotiation activities across multiple indirect categories (including IT services, marketing, travel, and professional services), while ensuring that procurement operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business needs.
The position plays an important role in building strong supplier relationships, enhancing procurement governance, and supporting risk management practices, ensuring that procurement is not just transactional but a strategic function that contributes to cost optimization, operational excellence, and long-term value creation across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives and global procurement standards.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contracting, ensuring best-value outcomes and service excellence.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders and affiliated entities to anticipate and meet procurement requirements efficiently and compliantly.
• Identify and deliver cost savings, process improvements, and procurement best practices.
• Strengthen supplier governance through risk assessment, ongoing performance monitoring, and structured supplier management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procurement procedures, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and support procurement innovation across the organization.
Requirements:
• 3–5 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or supplier management, ideally within a multinational or corporate environment.
• Broad expertise across indirect categories.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German and/or Spanish is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international, and matrixed setting.
• Experience collaborating with multiple business units or regions is highly valued.
• Familiarity with procurement or ERP tools (e.g., SAP Ariba) is beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
We offer*:
• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Personalized career growth
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location-specific benefits
• not applicable for freelancers
Apply Now
Apply Now