Senior Procurement Specialist - Sub-Contractor Category

The role ensures the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of the Procurement process related to the sub-contractor category. You will be responsible for implementing sourcing strategies for sub-contractor services, aligning with WSP Middle East's business and project requirements. Additionally, you will negotiate commercial and contractual terms related to the sub-contractor category to ensure optimal pricing, service levels, and risk mitigation. You will also be accountable for the efficient execution of the P2P process for the sub-contractor category, including purchase requisition approvals, purchase order issuance, and invoice reconciliation. Collaboration with internal business units such as project management, finance, and legal teams is essential to define procurement needs and ensure alignment with Global & Regional procurement guidelines. Ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies, industry regulations, and corporate governance requirements will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will support audit and reporting processes related to sub-contractor P2P activities and identify opportunities for process efficiencies and value improvements in the sub-contractor procurement process. Utilizing procurement technology like Oracle Fusion ERP and e-procurement tools to enhance P2P and contract management processes will be part of your daily tasks. You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives in P2P operations to enhance efficiency and compliance and collaborate on overall governance and administrative tasks of WSP sub-contractor assessment process. To be successful in this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field. A master's degree is considered a plus. A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on professional services and sub-contractor engagements, is required. Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, P2P processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management is essential. Experience with ERP systems, specifically Oracle Fusion, and CLM tools is preferred. The ideal candidate should possess good analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.,