Global IT & Data Procurement Leader

Mistral.ai; Paris; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Meal and transportation allowances

Résumé du poste

Mistral.ai in Paris is seeking a Procurement Category Manager (IT and Data) to own indirect spend and drive cost savings. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies for data acquisition, SaaS, and tooling, and manage contracts and supplier relationships.

You will lead end-to-end procurement projects, renegotiations, and the digitization of P2P processes, shaping how the company optimizes resources and maintains governance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a Buyer/Category Manager, ideally in IT, SaaS, or data-related categories.
• Proven ability to negotiate with large providers in competitive or tense markets.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple initiatives and align stakeholders.
• Assertiveness and communication skills to push back constructively and build trusted relationships.
• Adaptability to thrive in dynamic, evolving environments.

Responsabilités

• Lead global negotiations on indirect spend to drive measurable cost savings.
• Define and execute procurement strategies tailored for Data & IT categories.
• Identify and manage existing contracts, tools, and needs, including renewals and renegotiations.
• Build and manage supplier panels to reduce fragmentation and improve governance.
• Rationalize tool usage and consolidate internal needs with business owners.
• Lead procurement projects end-to-end, from RFP to contractualization.
• Contribute to the digitization of procurement through P2P tool adoption.

Connaissances

Buyer/Category Manager

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Adaptability

Description du poste

Mistral.ai in Paris is seeking a Procurement Category Manager (IT and Data) to own indirect spend and drive cost savings. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies for data acquisition, SaaS, and tooling, and manage contracts and supplier relationships.

You will lead end-to-end procurement projects, renegotiations, and the digitization of P2P processes, shaping how the company optimizes resources and maintains governance.