Procurement Specialist

Nielsen is embarking on a transformational journey to modernize and streamline its end-to-end procurement processes. We need a skilled analyst to help our teams navigate these changes. The Procurement Specialist will develop and execute sourcing plans for Software, SaaS, and Data while maintaining strategic supplier relationships and end-to-end ownership of key contracts.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the assessment, selection, negotiation, and execution of contracts and relationship management of providers of services to Nielsen, including Software, SaaS, & Data.

This role is Hybrid in Warsaw, Poland.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Nielsen business units to develop and execute effective negotiation strategies, optimize data management, drive process excellence, and foster clear communication to ensure the delivery of best-in-class products and services at the lowest possible cost.

• Gain support and execute the global procurement sourcing strategy.

• Lead the strategic procurement activities involving the assessment, selection, negotiation and management for externally contracted services.

• Negotiate commercial requirements and provisions in contracts, while working closely with the Legal team to review terms and conditions, ensure compliance with all laws, regulations and enterprise policies.

• Nurture stakeholder relationships by serving as a business partner, helping identify critical business requirements and providing sourcing and procurement services that meet expectations.

• Proactively identify areas of opportunity for cost savings, process improvement, procedures and/or systems to improve organizational efficiencies and cost controls.

• Identify and recommend strategies to optimize supplier capabilities and enhance value for Nielsen's business needs.

• Drive Total Cost of Ownership reductions for categories through analytics.