Senior Procurement Analyst

Description

Job Summary: Senior Procurement Analyst focused on strategic negotiation, cost reduction, contract management, and continuous improvement of procurement processes. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic negotiation and cost reduction 2. Proactive contract management and renegotiation 3. Continuous process improvement and automation Conduct quotations and strategic negotiations with a continuous focus on cost reduction and improved commercial terms. Monitor active contracts, deadlines, validity periods, and price adjustments, leading renegotiations at least 60 days in advance. Initiate preventive negotiations to avoid unnecessary price adjustments and capture savings opportunities. Create purchase requisitions in the Rodopar system according to operational demand. Obtain a minimum of three quotations for each procurement process prior to formalization. Register purchase orders (PO) in Rodopar and forward them for directorate approval. Verify whether all contracted services, purchase orders, and recurring expenses have been delivered as agreed. Accurately and systematically record fiscal documents in Rodopar, ensuring correct managerial classification. Approve documents for payment by Lenarge's finance department. Support the preparation of management reports, budgets, and expense analysis by cost center. Propose continuous improvements to procurement and contract processes and system usage, aiming for automation, error reduction, and waste elimination. Serve as a key point for compliance, document organization, and procurement cycle governance. **Requirements:** Proven experience as a Senior Procurement / Purchasing / Supply Chain Analyst. Strong negotiation skills, strategic vision, and focus on cost reduction. Highly organized, disciplined, and process-oriented profile. High reliability and professional demeanor compatible with critical involvement in financial workflows. Proficiency in procurement systems (experience with Rodopar is desirable). Analytical capability for accurate data entry, contract interpretation, and expense forecasting. Mindset of continuous improvement, automation, and process rationalization. Good communication skills, autonomy in problem-solving, and collaborative attitude toward internal departments.