Global Lead Buyer – IT Software Procurement

Job Description

Group Lead Buyer IT Software | BNP Paribas

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at BNP Paribas, located in Portugal with flexible remote working options. BNP Paribas is a European leader in banking and financial services, operating globally across Corporate & Institutional Banking, Commercial, Personal Banking & Services, and Investment & Protection Services. The Group’s business lines cooperate closely to meet diverse client needs. This role is essential for managing the procurement of IT Software, ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards, achieving critical savings targets, and supporting internal clients across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Portugal

• Team: Within Procurement & Performance, you will join the Procurement Operations Team.
• Mission: Operate on internal clients’ behalf to purchase IT Software, ensuring compliance, achieving savings, and supporting client needs.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: Support and challenge internal clients across BNP Paribas entities in their purchasing requests, ensuring satisfaction regarding quality, costs, and processing time.
• Strategy Definition: Define comprehensive strategies and actionable plans for designated IT software categories.
• Process Leadership: Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) or Direct Negotiation processes, meticulously analyzing all suppliers’ offers.
• Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate optimal prices and contractual conditions with providers to achieve savings targets, and prepare Master Agreement and Application contracts, ensuring compliance with regulation and company standards.
• Process Improvement: Contribute actively to the ongoing improvement of procurement processes and tools within the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or Law.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in procurement-related activities (purchasing, finance, or operations).
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Fluent in English, Knowledge of IT procurement, Contract negotiation and management, Customer orientation skills.
• Bonus: Ideally within a digital, technology or innovation-focused environment.