Strategic IT Procurement Lead — AI-Driven Sourcing & Ops

Salomon; Annecy; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Salomon, based in Annecy, France, is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing for software, IT services and technology spend. You will manage external consultants, coordinate SOWs, and partner with IT and Finance to forecast resource needs and optimise procurement processes.

Successful candidates bring 3+ years in procurement, strong data skills, experience with SAP/Ariba/Concur, and a mindset geared toward automation and AI-enabled improvements.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing or Strategic Sourcing.
• Experience with IT suppliers, professional services or technology-related spend.
• Exposure to contract management and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with data and reporting.
• Experience managing external workforce suppliers or contingent labour programmes.
• Knowledge of SOW-based engagements and professional services procurement.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Concur or similar procurement tools.
• Exposure to procurement transformation, automation or AI initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects for software, IT services and technology-related spend.
• Gather business requirements, evaluate suppliers, analyse proposals and support contract negotiations.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives and help identify opportunities for cost optimisation and value creation.
• Ensure procurement activities are compliant with company policies and procurement standards.
• Own the operational management of external consultants and professional services engagements.
• Coordinate Statements of Work (SOWs), contract execution, renewals and amendments.
• Partner with IT leaders to forecast resource needs and maintain visibility on workforce spend.
• Help improve and automate workforce management processes.
• Support strategic supplier relationships and governance activities.
• Prepare and coordinate supplier reviews and business reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance, contractual commitments and related risks.
• Develop procurement reporting, dashboards and KPI tracking.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance and procurement process efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate procurement activities.
• Participate in initiatives leveraging automation and AI to modernise procurement operations.
• Manage purchase orders and contract administration activities.
• Support invoice reconciliation and issue resolution with suppliers and Finance.
• Monitor procurement compliance and recommend process improvements.

Connaissances

Sourcing

Supplier management

Data analysis

SOW management

Contract management

Automation & AI

Procurement tools

Outils

SAP

Ariba

Concur

Description du poste

Salomon, based in Annecy, France, is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end sourcing for software, IT services and technology spend. You will manage external consultants, coordinate SOWs, and partner with IT and Finance to forecast resource needs and optimise procurement processes.

Successful candidates bring 3+ years in procurement, strong data skills, experience with SAP/Ariba/Concur, and a mindset geared toward automation and AI-enabled improvements.