Procurement Specialist

Who we are and what do we do?

We are PHOENIX Business Services, an international team of 200 colleagues operating as a Shared Services Center based in Vilnius. We are people who are passionate about doing things better. Improving. Learning. Developing. Our goal is to support our greatest mission - we deliver the PHOENIX Group, the largest pharmaceutical and healthcare provider in Europe. Home | PHOENIX group

The heart of the role

Sourcing Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost and quality. Manage the procurement process end-to-end, including RFPs/RFQs and supplier inquiries. Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure favorable commercial terms. Utilize AI-driven tools to streamline the tendering process, from specification analysis to supplier selection. Conduct demand and market analysis, assessing available solutions and comparing vendors against business needs and budget.

Supplier & Contract Management: Research and evaluate potential suppliers based on capabilities, pricing, and reliability. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders. Coordinate supplier onboarding and maintain up-to-date supplier information in the system. Support contract management activities, including authoring, storage, renewals, and analysis in the contract lifecycle system.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing activities with business objectives and requirements. Coordinate the sign-off process for sourcing using the company's e-signature systems. Track sourcing activities and prepare reports on procurement status, supplier performance, and cost savings to management.

What makes you beat

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 2-3 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, (with exposure to IT or technology categories would be an advantage). Understanding of procurement and contracting processes. Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a customer-centric approach to stakeholder interactions. Problem-solving skills and a growth mindset. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment. Proficiency in English; understanding of German is an advantage. Good understanding of AI-supported procurement tools is a plus; experience with SAP, AEGIS/Ivalua, or similar platforms is an advantage.

Our colleagues value the most:

In addition to the usual perks at SSCs, such as private health insurance, annual bonus, public transport compensation, referral bonus, pet-friendly office with entertainment area, team buildings, and social events, we offer:

Hybrid work from the heart of Vilnius and your beloved home💖 Leadership trainings, language courses, and others. 4 trust days per year Gamified monetary rewards for automation projects 🎁 Individualized competency development plan for your future career Compensation for your home office 💲

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Company offers

Work life balance

Extra paid vacation

Health

Health insurance

Office

Table football Ping pong Free snacks Bicycle storage Shower

Transport

Tansportation form/to job compensation Free parking

Other

Frequent training

Salary

2300-2950 €/mon. gross

Work place

Rinktinės g. 5, Vilnius Calculate your travel time to work

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