Procurement Specialist

Job summary

The Procurement Specialist will manage vendor relationships and support end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier selection and contract implementation. They will also contribute to supply chain logistics and drive procurement projects to ensure optimal value and operational efficiency.

Job details

As a Procurement Specialist reporting to the Director, you'll play a critical role in managing vendor relationships and driving purchasing excellence across Nasdaq's global operations. You will support end-to-end procurement activities — from supplier selection through contract implementation — ensuring the organization receives optimal value across hardware, software, and services. You'll thrive in this position if you're analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with a strong interest in global supply chains and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Support supplier selection processes through thorough evaluation, documentation, and analysis. Participate in vendor negotiations to secure favourable pricing, terms, and conditions. Contribute to contract implementation, ensuring maximum organizational benefit and compliance. Assist in the development of supply chain logistics setups aligned with targets for availability, lead time, inventory, and cost. Drive procurement projects, including the development of specifications for services, equipment, and materials. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or vendor management. Proven ability to support negotiations and manage supplier relationships in a global environment. Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to process and documentation. Clear communicator with experience working across cross-functional, matrixed teams. Preferred Qualifications Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, PMP). Experience in technology, fintech, or capital markets procurement. Familiarity with procurement platforms or ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle). This position will be located in St. John's and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. Come as You Are Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

What you’ll do

The Procurement Specialist will manage vendor relationships and support end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier selection and contract implementation. They will also contribute to supply chain logistics and drive procurement projects to ensure optimal value and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or finance, along with 3-5+ years of experience in procurement or vendor management. Strong analytical skills, negotiation experience, and the ability to work in a cross-functional, matrixed environment are required.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment

Listed skills

• Procurement · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Operational Efficiency · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• Oracle · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement
• Vendor management
• Supply chain management
• Contract implementation
• Supplier selection
• Negotiation
• Analytical skills
• Logistics
• Operational efficiency
• Documentation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• SAP Ariba
• Coupa
• Oracle
• ERP systems
• Contract Implementation
• Supplier Identification And Selection
• Operational Efficiency
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Supply Chain
• Coupa (Spend Management Software)
• Organizational Skills
• Corporate Finance
• Capital Markets
• Operations
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Vendor Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Procurement Specialist
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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