Procurement Specialist

Porto - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business making sure we can always get better every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing Human Resources Finance Legal and Technology our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.

Job Details

Kantar is the worlds leading AI-native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the worlds top companies. We combine the most meaningful attitudinal and behavioural data with deep expertise and advanced analytics to uncover how people think and act. We help clients understand what has happened and why and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.

Why this job is important

Are you meticulous and passionate about delivering operational excellence Join our Procurement team in Porto as a Procurement Specialist and play a vital role in supporting our centralised procurement model. Youll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to manage RFQs purchase orders and rate compliance across multiple markets. This role is key to ensuring third-party costs are accurate efficient and aligned with our processes and standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make an impact in a global organisation wed love to hear from you.

What youll be doing

Manage end-to-end RFQ and PO creation in Coupa across supported markets.
Collaborate with suppliers to confirm rates and clarify cost details.
Ensure compliance with agreed rate cards and procurement policies.
Provide accurate cost inputs and timely updates to internal teams.
Maintain records and support smooth PO-to-invoice processing.

The skills & experience needed as Procurement Specialist

Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Management or equivalent.
Experience in procurement purchasing or order management.
Knowledge of Coupa or similar procurement systems preferred.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Whats in it for you

Flexible hybrid working
Up to 25 days off life leave plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost education related and more

Why join Kantar

Youll be joining our Functions team right at the centre of our business. Functions is made up of some really important people like Finance Legal and our People Teams; all skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.

What about Kantar itself Well we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people we can understand what drives their decisions actions and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.

And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others with us.

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Country

Portugal

Why join Kantar

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people we can understand what drives their decisions actions and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced ever shifting world.

And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included accepted and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people clients suppliers and communities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Required Experience:

Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business making sure we can always get better every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing Huma...

Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Job Details

Why this job is important

What youll be doing

Manage end-to-end RFQ and PO creation in Coupa across supported markets.
Collaborate with suppliers to confirm rates and clarify cost details.
Ensure compliance with agreed rate cards and procurement policies.
Provide accurate cost inputs and timely updates to internal teams.
Maintain records and support smooth PO-to-invoice processing.

The skills & experience needed as Procurement Specialist

Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Management or equivalent.
Experience in procurement purchasing or order management.
Knowledge of Coupa or similar procurement systems preferred.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Whats in it for you

Flexible hybrid working
Up to 25 days off life leave plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost education related and more

Why join Kantar

And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others with us.

#LI-SU1 #LI-Hybrid

Country

Portugal

Why join Kantar

And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included accepted and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people clients suppliers and communities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Required Experience: