AI-Driven Procurement Strategist — Remote

Najar; Paris; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RTT

BSPCE

Remote work options

Wemind Insurance

Swile Card

Team events

Wellness sessions

Job summary

Najar is seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to optimize IT purchasing, supplier relationships and cost control across Europe. You will develop and execute IT purchasing strategies, negotiate favorable terms with large software vendors, and align with CFOs, CIOs and procurement leaders to maximize value.

In a fast-growing, AI-native environment, you will shape the product roadmap with our Product & Tech teams, benchmark vendors, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and mentor the

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement or negotiation-heavy role, IT/SaaS spend.
• Strong negotiator facing large software vendors and CFOs/CIOs.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Structured and data-driven with numbers-backed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT purchasing strategies aligned with business needs.
• Optimize procurement workflows and supplier selection.
• Negotiate contracts for cost-effectiveness and favorable terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Benchmark vendors to ensure best-in-class solutions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk management.
• Monitor IT spending and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track procurement KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain procurement records.
• Run multiple client strategies in parallel and share learnings via Negotiation Lab.
• Provide structured feedback to Product & Tech on AI features.

Skills

Negotiation

French

English

Data-driven

Job description

Najar is seeking an experienced Procurement Leader to optimize IT purchasing, supplier relationships and cost control across Europe. You will develop and execute IT purchasing strategies, negotiate favorable terms with large software vendors, and align with CFOs, CIOs and procurement leaders to maximize value.

In a fast-growing, AI-native environment, you will shape the product roadmap with our Product & Tech teams, benchmark vendors, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and mentor the