Middle Procurement Specialist (6 month contract)

GR8 _TECH builds B2B iGaming platforms for operators who play to lead. We deliver full-cycle, high-impact tech designed to scale — from seamless integrations and expert consulting to long-term operational support. Our platform powers millions of active players and drives real business growth. Call it what it is: the iGaming Platform for Champions. With 1000+ GR8 people across locations and time zones, we don’t just ship technology — we help operators build success stories across brands, markets, and geos. Our ambition drives us. Our people make it real. If you’re a challenger in spirit and a champion in action — join us. This is 6-month contract with the possibility of extension, subject to headcount availability and business need. Why this role exists: This role exists to maximize value and minimize friction across our spend categories. You’ll help us stretch our budgets and accelerate operations by taking end-to-end ownership of the procurement pipeline—from requirements to signed contracts and renewals. What you’ll drive: Commercial Strategy & Outcomes Drive cost-saving and cost-avoidance initiatives through aggressive vendor negotiations, volume consolidation, and license optimization. Continuously review active agreements to flag commercial risks, redundant tools, and renegotiation opportunities. Track and report key spend metrics, realized savings, vendor performance, and contract renewal pipelines. Discovery & Selection Translate internal stakeholder requests into clear procurement requirements and specs. Conduct targeted market research to identify alternative vendors and benchmark market pricing. Lead clear RFQ/RFP processes and build data-backed comparative analyses (total cost of ownership) to guide buy decisions. Execution & Delivery Own the complete purchase lifecycle: vendor sourcing, commercial negotiations, contract routing, and execution. Partner closely with Legal, Finance, and InfoSec to resolve contract bottlenecks and maintain policy compliance. Manage tracking, subscription renewals, non-renewals, and administrative records across 1C ERP and Jira. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Act as a trusted commercial advisor to internal teams, guiding them through procurement limits and approval workflows. Build pragmatic vendor relationships, resolve operational/billing disputes, and escalate performance failures early. What makes you a GR8 fit: Must-have: 4+ years of hands-on procurement experience managing indirect categories end-to-end. Proven track record of independently negotiating favorable commercial terms, pricing, and SLA structures. Experience running structured RFQ/RFP processes and conducting total-cost-of-ownership evaluations. Strong working knowledge of 1C ERP systems, Jira, and advanced Google Sheets (formulas, data modeling). Practical understanding of commercial contract terms and cross-functional sign-off workflows (Legal/InfoSec/Finance). High agency and ability to prioritize dozens of active requests and tight deadline renewals simultaneously. Upper-Intermediate English and fluent Ukrainian or Russian . Nice-to-have: Degree in Business, Economics, or Supply Chain. Experience negotiating SaaS, IT, or digital service contracts. Background in optimizing procurement processes or automating manual purchasing steps. Why you’ll love working here: Benefits Cafeteria — annual budget you allocate to: Sports • Medical • Mental health • Home office • Languages. Work-life & support Paid maternity/paternity leave + monthly childcare allowance. 20+ vacation days, unlimited sick leave, emergency time off. Remote-first + tech support + coworking compensation. Team events (online/offline/offsite). Learning culture with internal courses + growth programs. Our culture & core values: GR8_TECH culture is how we win — through trust, ownership, and a growth mindset. We move fast, stay curious, and keep it real, with open feedback, room to experiment, and a team that’s got your back. FUELLED BY TRUST : we’re open, honest, and have each other’s backs. OWN YOUR GAME : we take initiative and own what we do. ACCELER8 : we move fast, focus smart, and keep it simple. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED : we grow through challenges and stay curious. BULLETPROOF : we’re resilient, ready, and always have a plan.