Buyer Category Expert - Services

Atos; Bydgoszcz; Hybrid; PLN 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Courses and certifications

Gift packages for special occasions

Charity initiatives

Job summary

Atos SE in Bydgoszcz, Poland, is looking for a Buyer Category Expert to manage procurement across service-based categories. You will work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to drive sourcing initiatives and ensure service quality.

The ideal candidate will have 3-6+ years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on creating measurable business value. This role offers a hybrid working model with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in procurement, especially in services or indirect categories.
• Proven experience in sourcing various services.
• Strong understanding of service delivery models, SLAs, and cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes within service categories.
• Lead sourcing events and conduct commercial negotiations.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including SLA and performance tracking.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Fluent English (B2)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Buyer Category Expert (Services – Indirect)

About the role

We are looking for a Category Buyer / Category Expert to manage procurement activities across service-based categories, with a strong focus on indirect services (such as Professional Services, IT Services, Facilities, and HR). In this role, you will partner closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive sourcing initiatives, ensure service quality, and deliver measurable business value. This is a role for someone who combines commercial mindset with strong stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes within service categories
• Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and conduct commercial negotiations
• Partner with business stakeholders (HR, IT, Facilities, Finance)
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including SLA and performance tracking
• Analyze spend, market trends, and cost drivers to identify opportunities
• Ensure contract compliance and service quality delivery

What you need to succeed

• Experience in procurement within services or indirect categories (3–6+ years)
• Experience in sourcing services (e.g. IT, consulting, outsourcing, facilities, HR)
• Experience in negotiating service contracts and commercial terms
• Understanding of service delivery models, SLAs, and cost structures
• Strong analytical skills (spend analysis, benchmarking, cost drivers)
• Very good English (min. B2 level)

Nice to have

• Exposure to category management approach
• Experience in a global or matrix organization
• Knowledge of procurement tools (SAP, Ariba, Coupa, etc.)
• Connection Type: CoE
• Location: Poland
• Model: Hybrid

What we offer

• Hybrid work you can truly shape – friendly model designed for real work‑life balance (max. 2 office days per month, depending on location).
• Feel good at work – passion‑sharing meetups, team moments and initiatives that bring people together.
• Grow your skills – courses and certifications (Google Cloud, AWS, ITIL).
• Level up professionally – conferences, expert communities, knowledge hubs.
• Private medical care – because feeling safe matters.
• Benefits platform – discounts for shopping, cinema, sports and more.
• A little extra on special days – gift packages for Easter, Christmas and Children’s Day.
• We appreciate experience – additional days off and Atos Jubilee gifts.
• Give back together – charity and eco‑friendly initiatives.