IT & Telco Category Buyer

Capgemini; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & certifications

Career development network

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Capgemini Netherlands is seeking an IT & Telco Category Buyer in Utrecht. The role is hybrid, with mobility to support global procurement and back-office teams in Poland and across Europe.

You will partner with local deal teams, contribute to global strategies, and negotiate vendor contracts while driving savings. English proficiency is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in IT and Telco sourcing and procurement.
• Good leadership skills.
• Track record of delivering savings with focus on value, quality and service.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract knowledge.
• Financial and commercial understanding.
• Excellent communication and networking in a matrix environment.
• Can-do attitude with problem solving.
• Strong influencing skills for internal clients and suppliers.
• Able to adapt to changing schedules and priorities.
• Excellent English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering for local deal and account teams.
• Contributing to global sourcing strategies in HW, SW or Telco.
• Aligning with Business Leaders and Global Procurement on standards and processes.
• Vendor local management and contract negotiations.
• Delivering savings (P&L, cashback, cost avoidance) to area business.
• Analyzing procurement data and maintaining reports and presentations.
• Improving procurement processes and tools in line with global approach.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Financial acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Influence

Adaptability

English communication

German language

Job description

You will be part of the IT & Telco procurement category for the BNL area.

• Permanent
• Experienced Professionals
• Procurement
• Hours: 40
• Location: Utrecht / hybride
• Experience: Medior/Senior

IT & Telco Category Buyer

Focused on the IT/Telco category and dedicated to delivering the best possible service to our business stakeholders in BNL, you are responsible for meeting the KPI targets set by procurement in your scope (HW, SW and Telco).

You will be working with remote back offices located in Poland, the ITT European team and also the Global Procurement team WW, which mean the need for mobility and flexibility. You will report to the area IT/Telco Procurement Category Manager based in Utrecht.

Our global procurement team of circa 450 professionals works across multiple categories and countries. As a part of global procurement, you will be a part of that story, participating in bids and ongoing business for our internal and external clients - leveraging our alliances and vendors. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients.

Your role will include:

• Business partnering for local deal and account teams
• Contributing to the global sourcing strategies in your category perimeter (HW, SW or Telco)
• Aligning with the strategy and objectives of the area Business Leaders and Global Procurement, ensuring Group standards, policies, practices and processes are adhered to
• Vendor local management and contract negotiations
• Delivering savings (P&L, cashback and cost avoidance) to the area Business in order to meet or exceed targets
• Contributing to analysing procurement related data, creating, maintaining reports and management presentations
• Contributing to the improvement and development of procurement specific processes and tools aligned with our global approach

Your profile

We are looking for someone with appr. 2-3 years of experience in IT and Telco sourcing and procurement with:

• Good leadership skills
• Ability to track record of delivering savings, whilst also understanding the value of quality and service provision
• Good negotiation skills – knowledge of strategies and approaches
• Contract knowledge – e.g. implementing, reviewing, flow downs, contract changes, novations, terminations
• Financial and commercial understanding
• Very good communication and networking skills and the capability to work effectively as either an individual or as part of a team in a matrix environment.
• Good problem solving skills and can-do attitude
• Strong influencing skills to use both a facilitative and directive approach to "sell" method to internal clients and negotiate with suppliers
• The capability to adapt to fast changing schedules and priorities
• Excellent communication in English (oral and written), German will be a plus

This position is based at the office in Utrecht and thus flexible working is one of the possibilities.

Your work environment

At Capgemini, you shape your own future. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. We have a culture that is as collaborative as it is forward thinking. Working closely with each other, and with our clients, we get under the skin of businesses and to the heart of their goals. You will too.

Our employee benefits include for example:

• Global training & development support with free access to +250 000 classes and certifications from Coursera, Pluralsight, Harvard Spark and more
• Fair and equal career management program and an unparalleled network of experts to learn from
• Extensive benefits to support your health and wellbeing

Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs.

To ensure the safety and integrity of our organisation, a background check forms part of the onboarding process.