Procurement Professional I

Nielsen

Procurement Professional enhancing procurement operations globally for Nielsen. Managing sourcing plans, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations in a dynamic global environment.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇲🇽 MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on driving cost-saving initiatives and process improvements. Possesses a global mindset and the ability to deliver data-driven insights to enhance organizational efficiency.

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Procurement ManagementContract NegotiationRFX ManagementData-Driven InsightsProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Sourcing Plans DevelopmentCost-Saving InitiativesSupplier Relationship ManagementTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) AnalysisScopingSOW DevelopmentEvaluationNegotiationContract Transition

Soft Skills

MultitaskingBusiness PartnershipAdaptabilityCollaborationPassion for Procurement

Tools & Technologies

AribaP2P PlatformsSpend Analytics Applications

Industry Keywords

Global ProcurementStrategic AlignmentEnterprise StrategyComplianceRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the transformation of our Global Procurement function!
This is a high-impact, newly created role designed to scale Nielsen’s procurement operations globally.
As a Procurement Professional, you will be a key player in enhancing long-term profitability and supporting sustainable growth while effectively managing global risks.
You won't just be running reports; you will develop and execute sourcing plans for indirect spend, maintain strategic supplier relationships, and take end-to-end ownership of key contracts.
We need a skilled analyst who can navigate change and lead the assessment, selection, and negotiation of external service providers.
Strategic Alignment: Align Nielsen's enterprise strategy with category strategies to deliver best-in-class products and services at the lowest possible cost.
Sourcing Leadership: Lead strategic procurement activities, including the assessment, selection, and management of externally contracted services.
Contract Negotiation: Negotiate requirements and provisions (terms and conditions) to ensure full compliance with laws, regulations, and enterprise policies.
Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders, identifying critical business requirements and providing sourcing services that exceed expectations.
Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for new business, process optimization, and system improvements to drive organizational efficiency.
Data-Driven Insights: Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions through deep analytics and leverage supplier capabilities to meet business needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree.
3–5 years in procurement with a proven track record of driving cost-saving initiatives and successful business outcomes.
RFX Management: Prior experience in the full sourcing lifecycle (Scoping, SOW Development, Evaluation, Negotiation, and Contract Transition).
Technical Savvy: Working knowledge of Ariba, P2P platforms, or spend analytics applications.
Global Mindset: Ability to adapt to different cultures and time zones; comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative global environment.
Multitasking: Critical ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Passion: A genuine interest in the procurement space and negotiating enterprise agreements with large suppliers.

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