Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) was created by the International Olympic Committee in 2001 in order to serve as the Host Broadcast organisation for all Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games and Youth Olympic Games.

About The Role

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support sourcing, supplier management and procurement operations across the organisation. This role will play a key part in ensuring procurement activities are commercially sound, compliant, efficient and aligned with business requirements across both operational and Games-time environments. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial judgement with a proactive, strategic approach, anticipating needs, identifying risks early and driving effective procurement solutions.

The Procurement Specialist will manage end-to-end sourcing activities, drive competitive bidding events, evaluate supplier proposals, support negotiations and develop strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Manage end-to-end sourcing processes for products and services across multiple business categories.
Coordinate end-to-end competitive bidding activities, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and other sourcing activities.
Analyse market trends, supplier capabilities and commercial opportunities to support sourcing decisions.
Participate in supplier proposals evaluation across cost, quality, service, technical capability and delivery requirements.
Prepare procurement recommendations and supplier comparison reports to support decision-making.

Supplier & Vendor Management

Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships.
Support supplier negotiations and contract discussions to achieve commercially favourable outcomes.
Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support vendor onboarding activities and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Assist with supplier reviews, audits and performance assessments.

Procurement Operations

Manage the Purchase to Pay process and ensure procurement compliance.
Support procurement reporting, KPI monitoring and spend analysis activities.
Maintain procurement records, supplier databases and sourcing documentation.
Coordinate procurement activities with Finance, Legal, Technology and operational departments.

Business Partnership & Problem Solving

Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and identify procurement solutions.
Provide commercial and procurement guidance throughout sourcing and procurement activities.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to balance cost, quality, risk and operational needs.
Manage multiple procurement processes simultaneously while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Essential

Skills, Requirements & Qualifications

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in Procurement or related functions in an international environment. 
3-5 years of experience complex RFP comparisons and technical purchasing.
Experience using SAP MM, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer or similar procurement and spend management systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience evaluating supplier proposals and conducting commercial assessments.
Demonstrated supplier negotiation and vendor management experience.
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous

Experience within telecommunications, technology, logistics, travel and accommodation, marketing, media or professional services procurement categories in an international environment.
Strategic thinking and proactiveness, with a track record of identifying opportunities and driving improvements independently.

What We Offer

Health & Well-being– Private health insurance, mental health support, wellness & gym programs. Online support focused on employee well-being.
Work-life Balance – Work from home flexibility (up to 30%), paid time off, parental leave.
Other Incentives– Meal vouchers, transportation vouchers, pension plan.
Visa & Relocation Assistance- Support for employees obtaining visas and relocating from outside Spain.
Professional Growth- Training, language classes, development opportunities.
International Collaboration- Diverse Teams, Global Impact.

Why Join Us

Be part of a global team shaping the future of sports broadcasting.
Develop innovative projects and drive operational excellence.
Collaborate with passionate professionals in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth including learning development programs and new project exposure.
Working with a multi-national organisation: we have approximately 31 Nationalities in or organisation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Only direct candidate applications to our organisation will be accepted. Kindly attach an english resume only.

Our Commitment To Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or background.

Please be informed that Olympic Broadcasting Services, S.L. (“OBS”) or Olympic Channel Services S.L. (“OCS”) (depending on the role you apply for as indicated in the position description) will be the data controller of your personal data with registered address at C/Torrelaguna 75, 28027 Madrid. Your personal data will be processed for recruiting purposes, being the lawful grounds of such processing contractual necessity, OBS/OCS legitimate interests and in some cases your consent, as further described in our Recruiting Privacy Policy. You can exercise your data protection rights by contacting OBS Data Protection Officer via dpo@obs.tv. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and accept our Recruiting Privacy Policy.

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