Strategic IT & Data Procurement Lead

Mistral; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Wellness programs

Meal and transportation allowances

Résumé du poste

Mistral is seeking a Procurement Category Manager (IT and Data) to own indirect spend, drive cost savings, and define procurement strategies for a high‑impact function in a hyper‑growth AI company. You will lead global negotiations, manage renewals, and build supplier panels while aligning with internal stakeholders to reduce complexity and cost.

This role offers broad exposure to strategic clients and high visibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Buyer/Category Manager, ideally in IT, SaaS, or data‑related categories.
• Proven negotiation skills with large providers in tense markets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and align stakeholders.
• Strong communication and assertiveness to push back and build relationships.
• Agile, adaptable, and able to work in fast‑paced environments.

Responsabilités

• Lead global negotiations on indirect spend and drive cost savings.
• Define and execute procurement strategies for Data & IT categories.
• Identify existing contracts, tools, and needs; manage renewals and renegotiate agreements.
• Build and manage supplier panels, reducing the number of suppliers and improving governance.
• Rationalize tool usage and consolidate internal needs with business owners.
• Lead procurement projects from RFP to contractualization.
• Contribute to the digitization of the procurement process through P2P tool adoption.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Project management

Communication

Description du poste

Mistral is seeking a Procurement Category Manager (IT and Data) to own indirect spend, drive cost savings, and define procurement strategies for a high‑impact function in a hyper‑growth AI company. You will lead global negotiations, manage renewals, and build supplier panels while aligning with internal stakeholders to reduce complexity and cost.

This role offers broad exposure to strategic clients and high visibility.