Procurement Specialist

TL;DR

Procurement Specialist (Corporate Services): Managing sourcing and procurement for business and third-party services, including RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and commercial analysis with an accent on cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance. Focus on leading cross-functional bidding processes, reducing operational and financial risks, and ensuring uninterrupted delivery across complex service categories.

Location: New Jersey, United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and provide proof of employment eligibility.

Salary: $110,000–$140,000 USD per year.

Company

Nebius builds a full-stack AI cloud platform for data processing, model training, and production deployment, supported by large-scale compute, storage, networking, and applied AI infrastructure.

What you will do

• Manage multiple procurement projects across corporate and third-party services.
• Prepare RFPs, requests for quotations and information, statements of work, bid analyses, tenders, and risk evaluations.
• Lead cross-functional teams through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, evaluation, and selection.
• Source services and goods while maintaining uninterrupted supply and alignment with budget expectations.
• Negotiate contracts with internal and external legal counsel to reduce operational, legal, and financial risks.
• Analyze market and supplier trends, resolve supplier issues, and support procurement KPIs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional procurement experience, including corporate services, HR services, and professional services.
• Proven expertise in procurement processes, negotiation, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of business and third-party services purchasing, project-based contracts, and service requirements.
• Experience in complex organizations involving compliance, safety, quality, and environmental management.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, supply chain management, or a related field, or equivalent experience; advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the ZIP procurement system.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility, ownership, and a collaborative working environment.
• International teams and the opportunity to contribute to impactful AI projects.
• Fast-paced culture focused on meaningful impact and innovation.