Procurement Specialist (IT)

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Engage with internal requestors from the earliest stages of need definition to identify the most effective sourcing strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
• Act as a trusted partner to business units, supporting them in translating operational needs into structured procurement initiatives.
• Regular communication with HQ.

Market Analysis & Supplier Identification

• Collaborate with the Vendor Management team on supplier qualification processes and the identification of strategic commodity categories.
• Analyze and monitor the reference market to identify suppliers capable of meeting sourcing strategies and business requirements.
• Define negotiation approaches and tender structures based on market insights and supplier capabilities.

Supplier Assessment & Due Diligence

• Perform comprehensive supplier evaluations to verify suitability in terms of business needs, reputation, reliability, and sustainability.
• Ensure that selected suppliers meet organizational standards and contribute to long ‑ term value creation.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and governance.

Tender Management, Negotiation & Contract Award

• Manage the full tendering process in collaboration with technical and support functions (e.g., Risk Management, Legal), including supplier engagement, bid management, offer evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
• Ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance throughout all procurement procedures.
• Manage tenders through digital procurement platforms, with proven ability to operate within systems based on Jaggaer technology.
• Leverage digital tools to streamline sourcing activities, ensure traceability, and enhance process efficiency.
• Ensure consistency with HQ procurement frameworks.

Contract Handover & Internal Alignment

• Oversee the handover process to the contract manager, ensuring a smooth transition and clear understanding of contractual obligations and performance expectations.

Continuous Improvement & Feedback Management

• Collect, analyze, and elaborate feedback related to procurement activities to support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance supplier performance and internal processes.

Profil Recherché

• - Minimum 5 years’ experience in indirect procurement.
• - Experience in an international or multinational environment is highly valued.
• - Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• - Good understanding of service contracts, SLAs, and risk management.
• - Proficiency in procurement tools and Excel.
• - Fluent English (C1 level) required.

Soft Skills

• - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• - Team-oriented, proactive, and autonomous.
• - Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with top‑down directives and structured processes.