Senior Procurement Specialist

ABOUT US: With a diversified portfolio of leading sports and over 500 stores globally, inspiring, and empowering active lifestyles is at the core of what we do. Our portfolio in Asia features both home-grown concepts as well as international powerhouse brands such as RSH, Sun, Sands & Sports, Nike, Columbia, Vans and more. By providing authentic, high-quality sports gear, we inspire and empower our community to live healthy and active lifestyles. In light of our tremendous growth, we are on the lookout for vibrant, innovative, and open-minded individuals to join our rapidly growing team! Become a part of our diverse and driven workforce, where you can cultivate your creativity and contribute to pioneering initiatives in an inclusive, equal opportunity setting! Reporting to the Manager - Regional Category Procurement, you will be responsible for: 1. Sourcing and Vendor Selection:

• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers to support business within the region.
• Initiate and manage the tender process for procurement activities.
• Evaluate and analyze proposals from potential partners to determine the most suitable for our company's needs.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in procurement and logistics.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with respective stakeholders to draft and review contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
• Ability to challenge Term & Conditions in the contract.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements.
• Present recommendations to management, providing insights and justifications for partner selections.

• Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), contractual obligations and service level agreements.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of partners against agreed-upon metrics, taking corrective actions when necessary.

• Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least 5 years working experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management in a centralized procurement environment.
• Professional Procurement expertise, experience in Indirect Spend Category (event services, premium gifts, social media and etc.) and multi-national/ cross-countries experiences.
• Strong negotiation and end-to-end contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate with people from all levels in an organization.
• Established skills in time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization of work.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to remain flexible as priorities change, adaptable to change, and able to accept ambiguity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.