Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist

DescriptionAbout the roleCodeNinja is hiring a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist for one of our clients, a growing organization. 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.You'll work closely with business owners, Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance. Each purchase should meet business needs and follow the company's governance framework.Key ResponsibilitiesRun the full procurement cycle: reviewing purchase requisitions, sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluations, negotiations and issuing POsWork with business owners to understand their needs, confirm scopes and make sure procurement delivers what the business needsHandle vendor onboarding, registration and due diligence, and manage ongoing supplier relationshipsWith Legal and other stakeholders, help prepare, review and sign contracts, and manage renewals, extensions and amendmentsMake sure the right agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs) are in place before any service startsResearch the market, benchmark suppliers and negotiate rates to get competitive terms and save costsTrack vendor performance, contract commitments, spend and expiry dates. Flag risks early and recommend corrective actionsKeep procurement, vendor and contract records accurate and audit-readyPrepare procurement and vendor management reports, track KPIs and find ways to make processes more efficientHelp develop and roll out procurement policies, procedures, templates and governance practicesRequirementsequirementsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field3-5 years of experience in procurement, contract management or vendor managementA solid grasp of end-to-end procurement, sourcing, contract administration and vendor managementProven experience in commercial negotiations, rate benchmarking and managing supplier performanceStrong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to manage several priorities on your own while working well in a teamSkilled with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)Nice to haveA procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM)Experience working in a governed or regulated environment with formal approval workflowsBenefitsWhy Join UsOwn procurement end to end in a growing organization where your sourcing, negotiation and contract decisions directly affect costs and operationsWork in a governed environment alongside Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance, gaining hands-on experience of enterprise-level procurement governanceHelp shape procurement policies, templates and processes, not just follow themWhat We OfferCompetitive pay based on experience and qualificationsWork on enterprise-scale projects in a fast-growing organizationProfessional growth and learning opportunitiesA collaborative, professional work environmentWork alongside experienced business, technology and consulting professionalsDisclaimerCodeNinja is recruiting for this position on behalf of one of its clients. The client's name will be shared with shortlisted candidates later in the process. All applications are treated confidentially.CodeNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, nationality, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.CodeNinja never asks candidates for any fee or payment at any stage of recruitment. If you get a request like this claiming to come from CodeNinja, please don't respond, and report it to us.