IT & Telco Category Buyer

You will be part of the IT & Telco procurement category for the BNL area.

• Permanent
• Experienced Professionals
• Procurement
• Hours: 40
• Location: Utrecht / hybride
• Experience: Medior/Senior

IT & Telco Category Buyer

Focused on the IT/Telco category and dedicated to delivering the best possible service to our business stakeholders in BNL, you are responsible for meeting the KPI targets set by procurement in your scope (HW, SW and Telco).

You will be working with remote back offices located in Poland, the ITT European team and also the Global Procurement team WW, which mean the need for mobility and flexibility. You will report to the area IT/Telco Procurement Category Manager based in Utrecht.

Our global procurement team of circa 450 professionals works across multiple categories and countries. As a part of global procurement, you will be a part of that story, participating in bids and ongoing business for our internal and external clients - leveraging our alliances and vendors. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients.

Your role will include:

• Business partnering for local deal and account teams
• Contributing to the global sourcing strategies in your category perimeter (HW, SW or Telco)
• Aligning with the strategy and objectives of the area Business Leaders and Global Procurement, ensuring Group standards, policies, practices and processes are adhered to
• Vendor local management and contract negotiations
• Delivering savings (P&L, cashback and cost avoidance) to the area Business in order to meet or exceed targets
• Contributing to analysing procurement related data, creating, maintaining reports and management presentations
• Contributing to the improvement and development of procurement specific processes and tools aligned with our global approach

Your profile

We are looking for someone with appr. 2-3 years of experience in IT and Telco sourcing and procurement with:

• Good leadership skills
• Ability to track record of delivering savings, whilst also understanding the value of quality and service provision
• Good negotiation skills – knowledge of strategies and approaches
• Contract knowledge – e.g. implementing, reviewing, flow downs, contract changes, novations, terminations
• Financial and commercial understanding
• Very good communication and networking skills and the capability to work effectively as either an individual or as part of a team in a matrix environment.
• Good problem solving skills and can-do attitude
• Strong influencing skills to use both a facilitative and directive approach to “sell” method to internal clients and negotiate with suppliers
• The capability to adapt to fast changing schedules and priorities
• Excellent communication in English (oral and written), German will be a plus

This position is based at the office in Utrecht and thus flexible working is one of the possibilities.

Your work environment

At Capgemini, you shape your own future. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. We have a culture that is as collaborative as it is forward thinking. Working closely with each other, and with our clients, we get under the skin of businesses and to the heart of their goals. You will too.

Our employee benefits include for example:

• Global training & development support with free access to +250 000 classes and certifications from Coursera, Pluralsight, Harvard Spark and more
• Fair and equal career management program and an unparalleled network of experts to learn from
• Extensive benefits to support your health and wellbeing

Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs.

To ensure the safety and integrity of our organisation, a background check forms part of the onboarding process.