Senior Buyer
Core
Develop and execute procurement strategies and action plans to drive savings and value creation for assigned categories and regions.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Software & Solutions)
Builds
Global strategy & action plans for direct sales and service departments; supplier contracts and purchase orders.
Domain
Telecoms / IT Services / Software Solutions
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Software & Solutions buying, telecom industry knowledge, IT service market knowledge, ITIL Service Management basics, negotiation, RFP/RFQ management, supplier lifecycle management, cost-saving initiative implementation, PO management, stakeholder influence.
Preferred skills
German language knowledge.
Technologies
None explicitly stated.
Responsibilities
Lead stakeholder analysis of internal/external facts; build global strategy for assigned segments; support global tenders; obtain stakeholder validation for strategies; integrate procurement with operations; share best practices; define local procurement strategies; assist in writing specifications; run tenders and negotiate contracts; implement cost-saving initiatives; manage supplier lifecycle; monitor markets; track expenses; create and manage purchase orders.
Seniority
Mid-Senior (3-5 years experience)