Procurement Specialist Middle

About the Position

Procurement Specialist Middle

Join Uklon as a Procurement Specialist Middle to manage end-to-end procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and optimize vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end procurement management: From drafting RFPs and conducting deep market research to running tenders, negotiating contracts, tracking deliveries, signing completion acts, and processing payments.
• Managing multi-category procurement: Supporting new projects by engaging marketing/PR agencies, sourcing reliable suppliers, and organizing international logistics (China, Europe) with a focus on micro-mobility device components.
• Building and optimizing an efficient operating model: Between internal stakeholders and external vendors to address business needs seamlessly.
• Leading high-level contract negotiations: Ensuring full alignment of terms with legal, finance teams, and counterparties.

Challenges for the First Three Months

Month 1:

• Fast-track onboarding into the business context, mastering internal systems, operational processes, and procurement policies.
• Deep dive into the specifics of assigned categories and thorough study of their product scope (SKUs).

Months 2–3:

• Establishing transparent and effective communication with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
• Transitioning to full autonomy: end-to-end management of procurement projects and cycles within assigned categories independently.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in internal control, risk management, or audit (experience in digital or financial services companies is a plus).
• Knowledge: Foundational knowledge and practical understanding of COSO, IFRS, and SOX requirements.
• Skills: Strong analytical thinking, effective stakeholder management skills, capability to work independently, and basic understanding of ERP systems.
• Education: Higher degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Language: English level: Upper-Intermediate (B2+).

We Offer

• Flexible schedule based on role responsibilities
• Days off with full compensation: 20 for personal needs, 10 for illness, 1 more on a birthday occasion (a gift from the company), up to 8 for blood donation

About the Company

Uklon is a technology company that developed the eponymous mobile application. Founded in Kyiv in 2010, Uklon started as a ride-hailing platform and has evolved into a multi-service digital ecosystem integrating ride-hailing, Uklon Delivery, Uklon Ads, Uklon Store, and the Uklon Travel bus ticket booking service. As of August 2026, Uklon operates internationally across two countries - Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The service currently covers 31 Ukrainian cities and the Bukovel resort, as well as Tashkent and 5 regional hubs across the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan.

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