Procurement Specialist - Circle K

Application Details

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Job Description

The Global Procurement Specialist plays a key role in supporting the procurement function by analyzing vendor performance, reviewing purchasing data, and managing supplier relationships. The position ensures that sourcing activities are cost‑effective, high‑quality, and aligned with business needs. It also involves processing and administering agreements to strengthen strategic, sustainable partnerships that drive revenue growth and enhance gross profit.

At Circle K, we strive to be a dependable and convenient stop that seamlessly fits into the daily routines of people on the move—whether they’re commuting, traveling, or simply navigating a busy day. Our goal is to make their lives a little easier. This is what customers expect from us, and in this role, you will play a central part in delivering on that Customer Promise.

Essential Functions

• Identify trends and analyze internal metrics including purchase movement, pricing, and funding impact; supplier KPI’s and business proposal information; create bid summaries and identify opportunities and recommendations.
• Have a clear understanding of different types of rebate structures, including growth rebates, tiered incentives, and marketing support, and how they affect true net cost.
• Build structured Excel models to support negotiations, scenario planning, and savings validation.
• Build scalable data transformations and structured data sets to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Identify savings opportunities across markets and align cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable savings.
• Analyze category productivity using Circle K financial analysis systems such as BI or AC Nielsen to produce regular and ad‑hoc category or supplier‑management reports.
• Prepare reports by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintain electronic files for supplier agreements and communication; ensure correct contract handling, procurement processing, and synergy reporting.
• Assure data accuracy by coordinating with business units and procurement network, participating in internal reviews, and updating changes to data requests.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to drive change by challenging the status quo, conducting root‑cause analyses, and implementing effective process improvements.

Key Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a procurement analytical role.
• Associate and/or bachelor’s degree in business or marketing preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen, able to break down pricing into real cost drivers such as freight structures, rebate mechanics, and total cost of ownership.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Azure cubes, and SAP Ariba.
• Strong communication skills. Fluent in English (oral and written).

Sector

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Career Level

Experienced (Non‑Managerial)