Category Buyer - Indirect Services

Atos SE; Bydgoszcz; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Training and certifications

Job summary

Atos Group, operating as Atos SE, seeks a Category Buyer to manage indirect services procurement in Poland. This role focuses on IT services, professional services, facilities and HR-related services, driving sourcing events, negotiations and category strategies to optimize costs.

You will collaborate with HR, IT, Facilities and Finance stakeholders, ensuring compliant contracts, strong supplier relationships and measurable savings across the supplier lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing or buying roles.
• Experience managing indirect procurement categories.
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations for service-based categories (e.g. IT Services, Professional Services, Facilities, HR Services).
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers.
• Understanding of service delivery models, SLAs and commercial contract structures.
• Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and benchmarking.
• Very good English (min. B2 level).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities within assigned indirect service categories.
• Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, Facilities and Finance functions.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including performance and SLA reviews.
• Analyze spend, market trends and cost drivers to identify savings and optimization opportunities.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Ensure service quality and value delivery throughout the supplier lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English (B2)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

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Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

Category Buyer – Indirect Services

About the role

We are looking for a Category Buyer to manage procurement activities across indirect service categories, with a focus on Professional Services, IT Services, Facilities and HR-related services. In this role, you will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, support business stakeholders and contribute to the development and execution of category sourcing strategies. You will play a key role in delivering cost optimization opportunities, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring procurement activities support business objectives. This role is ideal for someone who combines a commercial mindset with strong stakeholder management and sourcing expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities within assigned indirect service categories
• Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers
• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business needs
• Partner closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, Facilities and Finance functions
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including performance and SLA reviews
• Analyze spend, market trends and cost drivers to identify savings and optimization opportunities
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with procurement policies
• Ensure service quality and value delivery throughout the supplier lifecycle

What you need to succeed

• 3–6+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing or buying roles
• Hands-on experience managing indirect procurement categories
• Experience leading sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations for service-based categories (e.g. IT Services, Professional Services, Facilities, HR Services)
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers
• Understanding of service delivery models, SLAs and commercial contract structures
• Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and benchmarking
• Very good English (min. B2 level)

Nice to have

• Experience working in a global or matrix organization
• Knowledge of procurement tools such as SAP, Ariba or Coupa
• Exposure to category management methodologies
• Professional procurement certifications (e.g. CIPS) would be an advantage
• 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.

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