Procurement Specialist – IT Software Licenses
Job Summary
Procurement Specialist IT Software Licenses
Location: Bucharest (Global Scope)
Reports to Indirect IT Procurement Manager
Department: Global Indirect Procurement
Gross Salary Range:RON Annual
Role Overview
We are seeking a tactical IT Procurement Specialist to procure/renew IT software licenses required for daily business operations project development and security compliance.
In this global role you will support internal customers by securing timely new licenses purchases and renewals. You will ensure full alignment with FLSs business objectives and contribute to companys initiatives to create value innovate and establish sustainable supplier relationships throughout the supply base.
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing/ Contract Negotiation
- Participate in vendor sourcing selection and awarding processes.
- Manage procurement of software licenses new/renewals.
- Align purchases with business specifications and budget.
- Assess vendor quotes and negotiate pricing and relevant contractual terms.
- Maintain a good track of purchased licenses and initiate renewals in due time to avoid business interruptions.
- Proactive role in coordinating with internal stakeholders to obtain updated requirements for each renewal cycle.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Procurement Operations
- Review and validate Purchase Requisitions from departments
- Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) in ERP systems ensure PO accuracy (pricing quantity delivery budget code)
- Secure required approvals before PO release to suppliers
- Provide support with GRNs when needed
- Coordinate with Finance suppliers and internal customers to sort invoice-related mismatches payment delays etc
- Contract and documentation Management
- Ensure procurement activities follow company policies and maintain segregation of duties and approval workflows.
- Ensure proper record keeping for audit purposes.
- Track and report on procurement performance savings and compliance metrics.
- Assist in procurement process improvements.
Key Interfaces
Internal: IT Legal Finance Regional Procurement Teams
External: Software Vendors Cloud Service Providers Software Distributors
What You Bring
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Management or a related field.
3-5 years of procurement experience with a strong focus on IT Licenses.
Proven expertise in end-to-end processes including strategic sourcing contract negotiation operations (PR/POs) and stakeholder engagement.
Strong analytical communication and project management skills.
Experience in a global matrix organization preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
FLSmidth is the full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries.