IT Project Buyer

EPSA; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EPSA is seeking an experienced IT Project Buyer to join the Procurement & Outsourcing team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives across IT Infrastructure, Applications, and Digital Services. Lead end-to-end RFx processes, negotiate terms, and align with regulatory requirements within complex banking transformation programmes.

Collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk and Finance, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact projects in highly regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Vendor Management.
• Proven track record delivering complex IT sourcing projects.
• Experience in banking, financial services, insurance or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong expertise in either IT Infrastructure sourcing or Application/Software sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic IT sourcing initiatives from initial requirements through supplier selection and contract award.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies in collaboration with IT Category Managers and key business stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes, including RFI, RFP and RFQ activities.
• Lead commercial, contractual and service-related negotiations with IT suppliers.
• Support sourcing initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, data, software, SaaS, business applications and digital services.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies, supplier governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk, Finance and other stakeholders within complex transformation programmes.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

RFx management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement/Economics/Finance/Business Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced IT procurement professional looking for your next challenge?

We are looking for an IT Project Buyer to join a Procurement & Outsourcing team and contribute to strategic banking transformation programmes. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact sourcing initiatives across IT Infrastructure & Operations, Applications & Digital Services, or both.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic IT sourcing initiatives from initial requirements through supplier selection and contract award.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies in collaboration with IT Category Managers and key business stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end RFx processes, including RFI, RFP and RFQ activities.
• Lead commercial, contractual and service-related negotiations with IT suppliers.
• Support sourcing initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, data, software, SaaS, business applications and digital services.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies, supplier governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk, Finance and other stakeholders within complex transformation programmes.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Economics, Finance, Business Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Vendor Management.
• Proven track record in delivering complex IT sourcing projects.
• Experience in banking, financial services, insurance or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong expertise in either IT Infrastructure sourcing or Application/Software sourcing. Experience across both domains is a plus.
• Hands-on experience managing RFx processes and leading supplier negotiations.
• Good understanding of the Belgian and European IT supplier market.
• Excellent stakeholder management, analytical and commercial negotiation skills.

Experience in the following areas is a strong advantage:

• Cloud platforms, datacentres, network and telecom services.
• Workplace and infrastructure services.
• Software licensing, SaaS and business applications.
• Core banking platforms and financial data applications.
• Application development and maintenance services.
• Data and AI platforms.
• Outsourcing, Vendor Risk Management, DORA, EBA Outsourcing Guidelines and Cloud Governance.