Global Lead buyer Software - Bezons, France - Atos

Description

Global Lead buyer Software

Publication Date: Apr 17, 2024

Ref. No: 507666

Location:

Bezons, FRANCE, FR, 95870 Zaventem, BE, 1930 Madrid, M, ES, 28037 Barcelona, B, ES, 08020

Eviden is an Atos Group business with an annual revenue of circa € 5 billion and a global leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation. As a next generation digital business with worldwide leading positions in digital, cloud, data, advanced computing and security, it brings deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. By uniting unique high-end technologies across the full digital continuum with 55,000 world-class talents, Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology, now and for generations to come.

The IT Purchasing department is a matrix organization based on regional procurement teams and a global team of IT Buyers. The team is spread across the world and is passionate about cross-country alliances, worldwide partnerships with key suppliers. Are you a buyer interested in developing your career within a diverse environment in the fast-paced high-tech sector? We are excited to announce an opening for a well-rounded and experienced Global Lead buyer Software to join our team!

The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience in software from major vendors, particularly with Hyperscalers like Google, AWS, and Microsoft. You will spearhead the procurement strategy creation in the designated segment, manage vendor relationships globally for company demand, managed services, and reselling; strategically source suppliers. You should relish the opportunity to work in a multicultural, innovative setting and possess the skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams/vendors/suppliers.

Main responsibilities:
- Develop a strategy and action plan to achieve substantial cost reductions and improvements in total cost of ownership within your Software category
- Communicate and implement the category strategy and action plans to the country purchasing organization and key internal stakeholders
- Lead strategic negotiations with vendors
- Conduct regular RFI's, RFP's, e-Biddings, e-auctions, benchmark analysis, and explore creative ways to reduce costs
- Contribute to global IT category team objectives (e.g., savings, supplier reduction, contract management, free cash flow)
- Assist during project bids to secure favorable terms and conditions from suppliers
- Proactively engage and assist country purchasing teams for major projects and intricate deals, validate and approve specified supplier quotes

Experience required:
- Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience in a global or international organization, with a focus on negotiating IT Software agreements, especially with Hyperscalers such as Google, AWS, and Microsoft
- University Degree in Engineering, with a preference for specialization in International Procurement, or CPSM/CIPS/Nevi qualification
- Mandatory proficiency in English and French proficiency considered advantageous
- Hands-on experience in negotiating complex contracts within multi-dimensional relationships
- Ability to construct and justify robust financial and business case models
- Extensive interaction with key Software vendors (Google, Microsoft, IBM, SAP, VMware, BMC, Broadcom (CA Technologies), Oracle, ServiceNow, AWS, etc.) and an understanding of software licensing models
- Advanced Excel knowledge

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