Procurement Associate (Ref CMS)

The JESS Procurement Associate will be responsible for the day-to-day procurement-related activities within the Professional Services and Staff Augmentation category.

Join Our Team as a Procurement Associate at KPMG Jamaica Extended Support Services (JESS)!


Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level? KPMG Jamaica’s delivery center, Jamaica Extended Support Services (JESS), is expanding its support for the U.S. member firm’s procurement operations—and we’re looking for a dynamic Procurement Associate to join our team in Kingston!


About the Role: As a Procurement Associate, you’ll play a key role in supporting strategic sourcing activities within the Professional Services and Staff Augmentation category. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure seamless procurement operations that align with firm policies and contractual standards.


Key Responsibilities:

• Execute category strategies for IT Professional Services and contingent labor.
• Support sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and vendor management processes.
• Partner with legal to ensure critical terms and conditions are properly represented.
• Drive procurement compliance and strategy through strong stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to governance and performance improvements with key suppliers.
  
  

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent professional accreditation.
• 2–4 years of experience in category management, supplier contracting, or purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-starter who is proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, paperless environment.
• Someone with a strong ethical compass and a customer-focused mindset.
• A confident communicator who can influence and collaborate across functions.
  
  

Special Conditions:

• Expected to work in a demanding fast paced team environment
• Hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between working from home in Jamaica and being in the office. You will be required to spend a minimum of five days each month in the office, though this number may increase depending on business needs. 
• Will be working primarily in a paperless environment and expected to be using information systems for the entire workday to access data or perform activities
• May be required to work extended hours periodically or on public holidays
  

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Why Join Us? At JESS, you’ll be part of a high-performing team that supports one of the world’s leading professional services firms. You’ll gain exposure to global procurement practices, develop your leadership potential, and contribute to impactful sourcing strategies.

Please view the Job Description and APPLY on our job webpage immediately below:

Procurement, Associate (Ref: Professional Services - CMS) (APPLY HERE) 

We thank all interested applicants however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Learn more about JESS here: K-JESS Homepage    

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