Senior Cost Optimization Associate

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide If so this is the chance to apply now!

PeopleCert is looking for a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Cost Optimization Specialist to leadhard cost savings initiativesacross our supplier role is focused ondelivering measurable financial impact within 36 months not just identifying opportunities. You will take ownership of ourtop suppliers (representing 6070% of total spend) driving contract optimization eliminating inefficiencies and executing high-impact negotiations.

As a Senior Cost Optimization Associate your tasks will include the following:

• Review and optimize contractsacross key suppliers focusing on cost commercial terms and value delivery.
• Lead end-to-end supplier negotiations directly engaging with vendors to secure improved pricing and contractual conditions.
• Deliver tangible realized savings(GBP and %) within short timeframes (36 months).
• Identify and eliminate vendor overlaps and duplicationacross categories.
• Drive quick winswhile building a sustainable cost optimization pipeline.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Technology FinanceFacilitiesPeople & Culture Operations) to ensure alignment and execution.
• Track and report savings with clear visibility and accountability.

What we look for:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Economics Supply Chain Management or a related field preferred.

• 5 years of experience instrategic sourcing procurement or cost optimization roles.
• Proven track record of deliveringhard savings (not just identified savings).
• Strongnegotiation skills with experience leading complex supplier negotiations.
• Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate contract review data analysis and decision-making.
• Ability tochallenge suppliers and internal stakeholders constructively.
• Experience working withlarge high-value supplier contracts.
• Excellent knowledge of English (C2 level certification desired LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certificate would be a plus) Extra languages desired.
• Advanced computer literacy is required. ECDL Advance level certification is desirable.
• Analytical mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Comfortable operating in afast-paced results-oriented environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Work in an international dynamic and fun atmosphere among young and smart people
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCerts Portfolio per year for all employees
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development

If you want to become a member of our international dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products then we should certainly like to hear from you!

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality Innovation Passion Integrity Clarity Velocity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK Greece Cyprus and India boast a culture of diversity where everyone is different yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

If working on the SELT service in the UK background checks will include:

• A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

• Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality identity and place of residence)

• HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)

• Financial background check

• Employment reference check.

• If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.

In addition if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Required Experience:

Senior IC