IT Buyer

Criteo; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Career development programs

Health benefits

Global team

Equity potential

Descripción de la vacante

Criteo in Barcelona is seeking a Senior IT Buyer to join our Global Procurement team. You will lead sourcing initiatives across technology spend areas, partner with Tech, Internal IT, Finance, Security and Legal, and help shape a modern Source-to-Pay process.

The role offers a hybrid work model, exposure to R&D, Internal IT and Corporate Software categories, and opportunities to own subcategories while delivering value, risk management and continuous improvement.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and procurement background.
• 3+ years of procurement experience including supplier management, contract management, negotiations or tendering.
• Exposure to software/tech services IT-related categories; Internal IT or Corporate Software experience is a plus.
• Solid procurement foundation and willingness to grow in category management.
• Strong stakeholder management and clear cross-functional communication.
• Interest in technology, AI, digital tools and market trends.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with autonomy and ownership.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute sourcing strategies across technology categories with stakeholders.
• Lead RFIs/RFPs, contract negotiations and supplier selections with focus on value and risk.
• Build relationships across R&D, Internal IT, Finance, Security and Legal to support procurement decisions.
• Own selected subcategories and manage supplier follow-up and action plans.
• Contribute to broader category roadmap across R&D, Internal IT and Corporate Software.
• Support Source-to-Pay and Procure-to-Pay improvements within ARCH finance modernization.

Conocimientos

Category management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English communication

Team-oriented

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

What You'll Do:

At Criteo, we connect 1.5 billion active shoppers with the things they need and love. Our technology takes an algorithmic approach to predict what user we show an ad to, when, and for what products. We operate at massive scale, in a fast-moving environment where technology, transformation and business impact go hand in hand. As Criteo continues to transform, Procurement plays an important role in enabling performance, supporting business teams, and bringing the right balance of value, efficiency and risk management across key spend areas.

The opportunity We are looking for a Senior IT Buyer to join our Global Procurement team and contribute to the sourcing and supplier management of key technology spend areas. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who wants to grow in a dynamic tech environment, work closely with stakeholders, and progressively build exposure to a broad range of IT-related categories. You will partner with teams across Tech, Internal IT, Finance, Security, Legal and business functions to support sourcing initiatives, negotiations, supplier management and continuous improvement projects. The exact scope will be defined jointly based on business priorities and the successful candidate’s experience. It will be centered around categories such as R&D, Internal IT and Corporate Software. In addition, the role will lead and manage selected subcategories within this perimeter. This is also a great moment to join: Criteo is actively progressing on its ARCH finance modernization journey, including its Source-to-Pay transformation. The person in this role will actively contribute to that evolution and help shape better ways of working across Procurement, Finance and the business. Time of change!

Your mission

Support the definition and execution of sourcing strategies across a portfolio of technology-related categories, in close partnership with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Lead or contribute to sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, contract negotiations and supplier selection, with a focus on service, value for money and risk management. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across R&D, Internal IT, Finance, Security, Legal and other business teams in order to understand needs and support sound procurement decisions. Lead and manage selected subcategories, with clear ownership of sourcing activity, supplier follow-up and action plans. Contribute to the broader category roadmap across R&D, Internal IT and Corporate Software, with a scope that will be defined jointly over time. Help manage supplier relationships with key partners to improve performance, accountability and collaboration. Use spend data, market intelligence and KPIs to support category analysis and identify improvement opportunities. Contribute to Source-to-Pay and Procure-to-Pay improvement initiatives, especially in the context of the ongoing ARCH finance modernization program. Manage several projects in parallel with good prioritization, structure and a collaborative mindset.

What makes this role exciting

• A real category management role with tangible exposure to Criteos technology ecosystem.
• A broad and evolving scope, with room to learn, grow and progressively take ownership.
• A chance to work on meaningful procurement topics while being part of a wider company transformation.
• A hands-on environment where ideas, curiosity and continuous improvement are valued.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, including supplier management, contract management, negotiations and/or tendering activities.
• Exposure to software, technology services and/or IT-related categories; experience in Internal IT, Corporate Software or R&D-related environments is a plus.
• A solid procurement foundation and the willingness to keep learning and growing in category management.
• Good stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly across functions.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage several topics in parallel in a structured way.
• Interest in technology and AI, digital tools and market trends.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and team-oriented mindset, with the right level of humility, autonomy and ownership.
• Good command of Excel and PowerPoint.

We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above.

Who We Are:

We're Criteo, the Commerce Intelligence Platform. Criteo helps businesses turn shopper signals into commerce outcomes while delivering more relevant experiences for shoppers. We use proprietary commerce intelligence and AI decisioning to drive relevance for shoppers and performance for businesses. At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse. From our offices across the globe or from the comfort of home, our 3,600 Criteos collaborate together to build an open, impactful, and forward-thinking environment. We foster a workplace where everyone is valued, and employment decisions are based solely on skills, qualifications, and business needs—never on non-job-related factors or legally protected characteristics.

What We Offer:

• Ways of working - Our hybrid model blends home with in-office experiences, making space for both.
• Grow with us - Learning, mentorship & career development programs.
• Your wellbeing matters - Health benefits, wellness perks & mental health support.
• A team that cares - Diverse, inclusive, and globally connected.
• Fair pay & perks - Attractive salary, with performance-based rewards and family-friendly policies, plus the potential for equity depending on role and level.

Additional benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo.