Job Description

Circle K Business Centre is looking for a new colleague to join our team as: 

Procurement Specialist

Type of Employment: Permanent

Location: Riga, Latvia 

Visa requirements: A valid work permit from the EU/EEA (relocation assistance is not provided)

THE ROLE 

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for delivering data-driven insights, analytics, and performance reporting that improves supplier performance and procurement efficiency to achieve our supply chain objectives. 

Working closely with Procurement, Merchandising, Data & Analytics teams, this role supports informed decision-making through robust re, performance measurement, business analysis, and strategic sourcing support.  The position plays a key role in identifying opportunities to improve supplier performance, optimize costs, mitigate risks and drive operational efficiencies.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills to influence decision-making and support strategic procurement and supplier management initiatives in Europe.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning & Analyses:

• Support supplier evaluations, RFP submission reviews, contract renewals, and contract compliance review
• Provide analytical support for strategic sourcing initiatives through supplier benchmarking, cost analysis, market intelligence and pricing assessments
• Develop and maintain reporting routines, supplier scorecards, and performance summaries to support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and supplier governance meetings
• Analyze supplier performance data, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support category planning and supplier strategy development with Merchandising and Procurement Managers through data-driven recommendations
• Contribute to supplier performance improvement initiatives by monitoring key metrics and recommending corrective actions where required.

Reporting & Business Insights:

• Partner with Global Data & Analytics/BI teams to develop and maintain relevant procurement dashboards, scorecards and KPI reporting
• Source, cleanse, validate and analyze procurement, supply chain and transactional data to identify cost-saving opportunities and sourcing efficiencies
• Support Strategic sourcing initiatives through supplier, market and pricing analysis
• Monitor purchasing trends to provide recommendations to improve procurement performance
• Track supplier compliance, synergy initiatives and payment terms to support QBR and Annual negotiations processes
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support negotiations, category reviews, supplier meetings and strategic business initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement of reporting tools, data models and business intelligence capabilities relevant to procurement and supply chain reporting
• Communicate insights and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Stakeholder collaboration:

Partner with cross functional teams that include Merchandising & Procurement, Supply Chain, HSE, Finance and Legal to ensure activities are aligned with organizational and consumer requirements:

• Act as trusted analytical partner to Procurement and Category Managers and broader Merchandising teams
• Enable data-driven decision making through timely insights and recommendations
• Support on procurement best practices, supplier governance processes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in line with CKPB audit standards
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support immediate and longer-term business objectives
• Support change management and process improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain functions.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Merchandising, Operations or Business Analytics
• Demonstrated experience working with large and complex data sets to generate actionable business insights and recommendations
• Advanced analytical capability using Excel, including Power Query, Power Pivot, complex formulas and data modelling
• Experience working with modern data and analytics platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, or similar solutions is advantageous
• Proven ability to develop and maintain reports, dashboards, scorecards and KPI frameworks using PowerBI or similar business intelligence tools
• Experience in supporting Procurement, Buying or Category Management teams with hands-on knowledge of procurement KPIs and processes
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, JDE, SAP or similar platforms preferred
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, sourcing methodologies and contract management preferred
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into meaningful business recommendations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Logistics, Procurement, Economics or a related discipline
• Experience working in retail, wholesale or distribution, or consumer goods environments is desirable
• Professional certification from a professional body specializing in Procurement & Supply is advantageous (e.g. CIPS, ISM, CPSM or equivalent).
   

WHY WORK WITH US  

• For 6 years in a row, Circle K Business Centre has been awarded 1st place in the ‘CV-Online TOP Employer – International Business Services category.’
• Monthly salary: starting from 1900 EUR gross.
• Covered tariff plan for your mobile phone.
• Health insurance. 
• Employee discounts in our stores. 
• Structured, professional training and future growth opportunities.
• And More!

We know great companies are built from within by great people like you. Come grow with us!

Circle K Business Centre SIA

Nr: LV40103511774

Duntes iela 6, Rīga, Latvija LV-1013