Strategic IT Sourcing Lead

Criteo; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development programs

Health benefits

Global team

Equity potential

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Category management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English communication

Team-oriented

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.