Procurement Specialist

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The Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing daytoday procurement activities across a range of IT and services categories including hardware software SaaS cloud consulting and professional services related to technology and associated maintenance and support. The role focuses on highvolume lowvalue transactions that enable CSGs global operations across APAC EMEA and the Americas. This role supports sourcing activities led by senior procurement staff and partners with stakeholders across business and technology teams to coordinate supplier interactions manage renewals and process purchase requests ensuring that procurement activities align with business priorities financial objectives and governance requirements.

We are looking for Procurement Specialist who will:

• Provide support for indirect IT and services spend including hardware software SaaS cloud consulting and professional services and maintenance/support generally lowcost highvolume transactions.

• Negotiate business and pricing terms in collaboration with Legal and Business Owners for lowtomidcomplexity transactions within established guardrails to help optimize total cost and value for CSG.

• Facilitate supplier onboarding activities as needed before finalizing transactions including confirming that required documentation and system setups are in place.

• Obtain validate and update supplier quotes; provide quote information and options to internal requestors and service owners and ensure that selected options are accurately reflected in purchase orders.

• Fulfill renewal orders with existing suppliers (e.g. term licenses maintenance and support) by tracking expiration dates initiating renewal discussions and completing associated purchasing activities to avoid service interruptions.

• Ensure daytoday procurement activities comply with Finance Legal and Procurement policies procedures and approval frameworks.

• Maintain and use a calendar of key contract dates (e.g. maintenance support and term license expirations and termination notice periods) to proactively trigger renewals terminations or changes.

• Provide coverage and timely support for stakeholders across APAC EMEA and the Americas coordinating with colleagues as needed to manage time zone differences and business priorities.

• Create and track savings and costavoidance opportunities associated with renewals competitive quotes and negotiations in support of the companys financial targets.

• Use procurement workflow and efficiency tools to initiate work track status and keep internal requestors and other stakeholders informed of progress while maintaining accurate procurement and master data in purchasing and contract management systems.

• Support senior procurement staff as requested on sourcing events (e.g. RFx) by helping gather requirements compile supplier responses and organize basic price and nonprice comparisons.

Is this opportunity right for you We are looking for candidates who:

• Bachelors Degree in Sourcing Supply Chain Business Administration Finance or a related field or equivalent experience

• 23 years experience in Sourcing Supply Chain Procurement or a closely related field

• Experience supporting indirect and/or IT procurement (hardware software SaaS cloud services) is preferred

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple requests and manage workload to meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.

• Ability to report on spend savings and deal metrics and to interpret data for basic analysis and decisionmaking.

• Comprehension of business terms contained in legal contracts (e.g. price and price structure license metrics intellectual property services and data protection) and willingness to develop deeper knowledge over time.

• Basic understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) concepts with the ability to consider cost quality risk and service when comparing supplier options.

• Excellent communication negotiation and human relations skills with a service-oriented mindset toward internal requestors and external suppliers.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Proficiency with enterprise procurement and productivity tools including purchasing/ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Financials Ariba) Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) contract management software (e.g. Conga or equivalent) and workflow/intake tools (e.g. Jira ServiceNow BMC Helix or similar).

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in English with stakeholders and suppliers across APAC EMEA and the Americas.

Perks & Benefits

• Sulamerica Health

• Sulamerica Dental

• Vidalink

• Food/Meal Voucher

• Child Care Assistance

• Day off: on birthday

• Gympass

• Language assistance

• Digital course platform

• Volunteer time off: 2 days a year

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Impact: Always help and empower others whether theyre colleagues or customers. When our employees set their minds to something great things happen.

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CSG empowers companies to build unforgettable experiences making it easier for people and businesses to connect with use and pay for the services they value most. For over 40 years CSGs technologies and people have helped some of the worlds most recognizable brands solve their toughest business challenges and evolve to meet the demands of todays digital economy.

By channeling the power of all we make ordinary customer and employee experiences extraordinary. Our people CSGers are fearlessly committed and connected high on integrity and low on ego making us the easiest company to do business with and the best place to work. We power a culture of integrity innovation and impact across our locations representing the most authentic version of ourselves to build a better future together. Thats just who we are. Learn more about CSG Inclusion & Impact here.