Buyer (Abóboda Factory)

Amadeus; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global culture

Learning opportunities

Supportive environment

Flexible work model

Diversity and inclusion

Purpose-driven company

Job summary

Amadeus, Abóboda Factory is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing and sourcing activities, ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services at the best value in line with company policies.

You will analyze requests, lead supplier selections and price negotiations, oversee end-to-end procurement cycles with stakeholders, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or sourcing.
• Ability to analyze requirements and select suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Proactive approach to improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse internal purchasing requests and identify suitable suppliers and sourcing approaches.
• Manage end-to-end RFP processes with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee projects with subcontractors across the full purchasing cycle.
• Select suppliers and lead negotiations on pricing and terms.
• Ensure purchasing decisions meet business needs and policies.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Monitor stakeholder satisfaction and address needs.
• Track and report purchasing activities and performance.
• Define and implement purchasing action plans and assess effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and ways of working.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Independent work

Process improvement

Job description

Job Title

Buyer (Abóboda Factory)

Job Description

Manage purchasing and sourcing activities to ensure that goods and services are selected, negotiated, and delivered on time, at the best value, and in line with company purchasing policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse internal purchasing and sourcing requests and identify the most appropriate suppliers and sourcing approach.
• Manage end-to-end RFP processes in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee projects with subcontractors and follow up on them across the full purchasing cycle, from initiation to completion.
• Select suppliers and lead negotiations on pricing, contractual terms, and conditions.
• Ensure purchasing decisions meet business needs and comply with company policies and standards.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Monitor internal stakeholder satisfaction and address purchasing-related needs.
• Track, monitor, and report purchasing activities and performance.
• Define and implement purchasing action plans and assess their effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, efficiency, and ways of working.

Profile & Skills

• Solid knowledge and experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or a related area.
• Good understanding of business needs and their impact on procurement activities.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to evaluate different sources of information and recommend effective solutions.
• Proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Able to work independently with a moderate level of guidance.

What We Can Offer You

• A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
• A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
• A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.