Procurement SpecialistDublin, Ireland - Finance - Procurement

About this role

The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in executing daily procurement activities, sourcing goods and services, and contributing to strategic procurement initiatives. You will collaborate closely with your manager, colleagues, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet Udemy objectives in the supply chain. You will manage day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrate initiative in prioritizing activities based on importance and urgency, and effectively handle complex, sometimes ambiguous projects.

What you’ll be doing :

Execute procurement processes effectively, making informed decisions with input from management and stakeholders

Independently manage day-to-day purchasing tasks with minimal supervision, applying intermediate procurement expertise

Tackle complex, diverse, and occasionally ambiguous projects, demonstrating strong analytical skills and sound judgment

Recommend and implement process improvements, providing thoughtful suggestions to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clearly identify objectives and procurement requirements; work across functions to achieve desired outcomes

Prioritize tasks and responsibilities according to their importance, urgency, and overall organizational impact, clearly articulating your approach and action plan

Assume project leadership roles within your own team, beginning to set direction and coordinate activities effectively

Maintain strong internal relationships and expand your network externally, fostering collaboration and gaining insights beneficial to procurement goals

What you’ll have :

2-5 years of relevant procurement experience, showing a growing ability to manage responsibilities independently

Foundational and practiced knowledge of procurement principles, concepts, processes, and best practices

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across internal teams and external networks

Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and articulate clear and frequent updates cross functionally

Experience working in a Audited SOX environment is a plus

A foundational knowledge of finance and budgets in an accrual based company is a plus

We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from you!