Senior Procurement Specialist - Engineering Services

Mission

Administer procurement and purchasing operations to secure high quality materials and services

at optimal costs, ensuring timely availability while mitigating risks. Build & develop supplier relationships to support the organization goals in a focused procurement setting. Demonstrate accountability, detail orientation, and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full procurement lifecycle, including requisition review, supplier sourcing,
  
  

contract negotiation, purchase order creation, logistics & delivery verification to

site/requesters, and coordination until supplier payment.

• Identify savings opportunities and optimizations in transactions through market analysis,
  
  

vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing tailored to Valeo needs.

• Proactively resolve issues by influencing suppliers and internal stakeholders,
  
  

ensuring alignment with procurement policies, regulations, and engineering priorities.

• Track supplier performance to support projects timelines and budgets.
• Prepare and report detailed purchasing activity updates to the procurement manager.
  
  

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in procurement/purchasing, ideally in tech or engineering fields,
  
  

handling end-to-end processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proactive problem-solver (not just an executor) who creatively navigates challenges, with
  
  

high accountability and detail focus.

• Skilled negotiator spotting savings, eager learner with strong interpersonal skills for
  
  

stakeholder trust.

• Proficient in Google Suite, ERP systems, and reporting techniques.