Buyer

Atos SE; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to complex commercial negotiations

Structured learning opportunities and coaching

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Atos SE in Eindhoven is seeking a Software Buyer to join its regional procurement team supporting the Benelux & Nordics business. The role focuses on sourcing and managing software and IT services, requiring 2–5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s or master's degree.

This position offers exposure to complex commercial negotiations and structured learning opportunities to grow into a Senior Software Buyer role, within an international and collaborative environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, IT, consulting, finance or a commercial role.
• Strong interest in technology, software and digital business models.
• Ability to work with data and structured information.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Assist in the negotiation of software-related agreements.
• Work closely with Sales, Legal, Finance and Risk teams.
• Provide insights on costs, contract terms and supplier performance.
• Contribute to business cases and commercial recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Support supplier relationship management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Interest in technology and software

Analytical skills

Professional communication

Proactive attitude

Fluent in English

Dutch is a strong asset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Law, IT or equivalent

Job description

Your Role

As a Software Buyer, you will join the regional procurement team supporting the Benelux & Nordics business. You will contribute to the sourcing and management of software, SaaS and IT services, working closely with stakeholders across Sales, Legal, Finance and Delivery.

What You'll Do

• Support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle: demand intake, sourcing approach, supplier selection, contracting and renewals
• Assist in the negotiation of software, SaaS and cloud-related agreements, focusing on value, risk and compliance
• Work in close alignment with Sales, Legal, Finance and Risk teams, ensuring business priorities are translated into procurement outcomes
• Provide fact-based insights on costs, contract terms and supplier performance
• Contribute to the preparation of business cases and commercial recommendations
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, governance and audit requirements
• Support supplier relationship management, including performance monitoring and renewal strategies
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within procurement
• Work in a multi‑country team

Your Skills and Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, IT, consulting, finance or a commercial role
• Strong interest in technology, software and digital business models
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data and structured information
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership and learn
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong asset
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Law, IT or equivalent through experience

What we offer

• A position in a strategic procurement function within a leading IT services environment
• Exposure to complex commercial negotiations and senior stakeholders early in your career
• Structured learning opportunities and coaching to grow into a Senior Software Buyer role
• An international and collaborative work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits

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