Procurement Transformation Specialist / Business Analyst (Cloud Solutions)

ECM Talent; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international client is seeking a Procurement Transformation Specialist / Business Analyst for a long-term freelance contract. This remote role requires expertise in cloud procurement solutions and vendor assessments, aiming to transition from on-premise tools to modern cloud systems. Ideal candidates should have strong procurement process knowledge and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Formación

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience assessing/implementing cloud procurement solutions.
• Proven capability managing transformation projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead vendor assessments and proof-of-concept pilots.
• Define and formalize functional and technical requirements.
• Support strategic decision-making on vendor selection.

Conocimientos

Procurement processes understanding

Cloud-based procurement solutions evaluation

Business needs translation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Herramientas

Coupa

Ivalua

Jaggaer

Descripción del empleo

Procurement Transformation Specialist / Business Analyst (Cloud Solutions)

Long term freelance contract role

Start by 1st of Jan – can be before.

Remote working

Join a leading international client on a minimum 3-6 month contract + long extensions (the manager has already confirmed the role could run for at least 3 years +).

Remote working role – must be EU based.

This role bridges procurement operations, technology, and business strategy. The successful candidate will lead the evaluation and implementation of next‑generation cloud procurement solutions, helping the business move away from existing on‑premise tools (e.g., SAP Ariba) toward modern, agile cloud‑based systems.

Main Purpose

• Lead vendor assessments and proof‑of‑concept pilots for cloud procurement providers.
• Define and formalize functional and technical requirements with key business stakeholders.
• Evaluate cloud solution capabilities (usability, integration, scalability, security, and total cost of ownership).
• Partner with IT, procurement, and finance teams to ensure alignment between business needs and solution capabilities.
• Support strategic decision‑making on vendor selection, POC results, and business case development.

Key Accountabilities

• Vendor Evaluation : Conduct market research and structured evaluations of cloud procurement platforms.
• POC / Pilot Management : Lead proof‑of‑concept or pilot projects, coordinating technical teams and stakeholders to test solutions.
• Business Requirements : Facilitate workshops to capture, validate, and document business requirements.
• Stakeholder Management : Act as the key liaison between business, IT, and vendor teams.
• Data & Process Analysis : Map and analyze existing procurement processes to identify improvement areas.
• Solution Assessment : Evaluate usability, performance, integration, and compliance aspects of shortlisted platforms.
• Reporting : Present findings, recommendations, and business cases to senior stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and sourcing workflows.
• Experience assessing or implementing cloud‑based procurement solutions (Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, etc.).
• Ability to translate business needs into system and process requirements.
• Proven capability managing technology evaluation or transformation projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset — ability to evaluate data objectively and produce actionable recommendations.
• Strong business acumen; able to challenge vendors and internal stakeholders constructively.

Nice to Have

• Background in procurement consulting, business analysis, or technology advisory.
• Familiarity with sustainability, supplier risk, or ESG procurement considerations.
• Exposure to SAP or Ariba is a plus but not required.