Operative Procurement Specialist - fully remote, freelance

Experis is a global leader in providing personalized recruitment solutions and IT professionals and our client is looking for an Operative Procurement Specialist, and support their procurement operations from a nearshore location.

Location: Nearshore, remote (all over Europe)
Department: Procurement
Seniority Level: S1/S2

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement operations for an annual spend of up to €250 million.
• Handle 400 suppliers, including 140 tail suppliers for indirect categories such as agencies, software, and facility management.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms and partnerships.
• Utilize SAP Ariba to streamline and manage the Procure-to-Pay process.
• Ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement operations within a global financial services environment (FS Experience preferred).

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in operative procurement, especially within indirect spend categories.
• Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Proficiency in SAP Ariba and understanding of Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken).
• Previous experience with supplier management in facility management, software, or agency-related services is an advantage.