Senior Procurement Specialist, Indirect Procurement

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.Senior Procurement Specialist, Indirect ProcurementLocation: London, UK (Remote)About the RoleWorld Fuel is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead the management of our non-IT subscriptions portfolio while supporting strategic sourcing initiatives across a broad range of indirect procurement categories.This role is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys supplier negotiations, contract management, spend analysis, and stakeholder engagement. You'll play a key role in driving cost optimization, strengthening supplier performance, and ensuring procurement governance across a global organization.As the owner of the Subscriptions category, you will oversee contract renewals, supplier negotiations, compliance, and category strategy while partnering with stakeholders across the business to support procurement initiatives and continuous improvement.What You'll DoLead Subscription Category ManagementMaintain a centralized inventory of non-IT subscriptions across the organization.Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations.Ensure timely sourcing and renewal activities to avoid unwanted auto-renewals.Drive procurement governance and policy compliance.Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve service levels, and reduce risk.Strategic Sourcing & NegotiationDevelop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.Lead supplier negotiations and commercial discussions.Evaluate supplier performance, risks, and market opportunities.Conduct supplier benchmarking and market intelligence analysis.Deliver measurable savings and operational efficiencies.Stakeholder & Supplier PartnershipPartner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and support strategic decision-making.Collaborate with Legal, Finance, IT, Information Security, and operational teams on contract review and negotiations.Build strong supplier relationships that drive value and performance.Establish and monitor supplier KPIs and service expectations.Procurement Analytics & Process ImprovementPerform spend analysis and build cost models to support sourcing decisions.Generate reporting and provide procurement insights to stakeholders.Maintain procurement trackers, databases, and governance records.Support SOX controls and audit requests.Drive automation, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.Procurement OperationsSupport Procure-to-Pay activities through Oracle Fusion.Assist with invoice resolution and procurement process issues.Manage shared procurement mailboxes and stakeholder requests.Contribute to procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.What You'll BringRequired Experience5+ years of indirect procurement experience.Proven experience leading sourcing, contract renewal, and supplier management activities.Experience negotiating commercial agreements and contract terms.Experience working within a large global organization.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.Demonstrated success managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Preferred ExperienceExperience managing subscription or recurring services categories.Experience using Oracle Fusion or similar ERP platforms.Experience supporting compliance, governance, or SOX-related procurement activities.Exposure to supplier performance management and procurement analytics.Skills & CompetenciesStrategic sourcing and commercial negotiationContract lifecycle managementSupplier relationship managementSpend analysis and reportingStakeholder engagement and influenceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent planning and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesStrong communication and presentation skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiencyInterest in technology, automation, and continuous improvementWhy Join World Fuel?Join a global organization with a diverse procurement portfolio.Lead a highly visible category with enterprise-wide impact.Influence sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimization.Work remotely while partnering with stakeholders across the business.Be part of a team focused on innovation, governance, and continuous improvement.#WFSPlease note that by submitting an employment application you consent to World Fuel Services processing your information for this role and potentially for future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable laws. 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