Potentiam is a fast-growing global offshore solutions provider connecting top talent with leading UK and European businesses. With offices across South Africa, Romania, India, and Brazil, we offer international exposure, real career progression, and the opportunity to work with high-performing global teams.

We combine global opportunity with local support – giving you the chance to grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career in a business that’s scaling fast.

Global clients. Clear progression. Real opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process.

The Sourcing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for driving end-to-end sourcing activities, from category strategy alignment through tendering, supplier selection, contracting, and in-life contract management. The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver optimal commercial outcomes and measurable procurement value.

Travel Requirement:

Availability to travel to Belgium one week per month on client site.

Key Responsibilities:

Define sourcing approach (competitive tender vs. renegotiation) based on business and market insights;
Lead RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, ensuring transparent and fair tendering processes;
Prepare and lead supplier negotiations and drive final supplier selection;
Coordinate all stakeholders involved in the sourcing process (business, Category Intelligence, legal, finance);
Translate sourcing outcomes into contracts (Framework Agreements, Statements of Work) and drive contract approvals;
Calculate, track, and obtain approval for procurement value delivered (savings, cost avoidance);
Manage key supplier relationships and support contract in-life activities, including changes, renewals, and dispute resolution;
Identify in-life savings opportunities using market and category intelligence.

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills;
Strong analytical and commercial mindset;
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and changing environments;
Hands-on, results-driven, and pragmatic mindset;
Proven experience in procurement or sourcing roles;
Experience with sourcing methodologies, tendering, and TCO analysis;
Proficiency in procurement tools and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint);
Fluent in written and spoken English;
High level of cultural awareness and adaptability.

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