Procurement Transformation Specialist / Business Analyst (Cloud Solutions)

ECM Talent; España; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading international client is seeking a Procurement Transformation Specialist / Business Analyst to lead the evaluation and implementation of cloud procurement solutions. This role is remote and requires EU-based candidates. Key responsibilities include vendor assessments, stakeholder management, and facilitating workshops to define business requirements. The ideal candidate has strong procurement knowledge and experience with cloud solutions.

Formación

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience assessing or implementing cloud-based procurement solutions.
• Ability to translate business needs into system and process requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead vendor assessments and proof-of-concept pilots for cloud solutions.
• Define and formalize functional and technical requirements with stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and structured evaluations of cloud procurement platforms.

Conocimientos

Understanding of procurement processes

Experience with cloud-based procurement solutions

Translation of business needs into requirements

Managing technology evaluation projects

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Strong business acumen

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.