Global Purchasing Specialist - RFI/RFQ & Data Insights

Sodexo; Matosinhos; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Life Insurance

Meal allowance

Extra vacation day

Multicultural projects

Team wellbeing activities

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Purchasing Expert for its SBS (Sodexo Business Services) in Portugal. You will work with Global category managers, lead RFI/RFQ activities, and coordinate with Finance, Data and QHSE teams to ensure category performance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a degree in accounting or business, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English. You will engage with international suppliers and support European markets within a shared services setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement/Supply Management supporting Food categories with 5+ years.
• Degree level in accounting, business or sciences or related background.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work in project mode and switch categories frequently.
• Excellent IT skills, esp. Excel; Power BI knowledge a plus.
• Strong liaison with Finance and suppliers; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead specific stages of RFI/RFQ and benchmarking processes.
• Prepare RFX scenarios and status presentations for stakeholders.
• Set up and onboard suppliers; manage relationship with SRM framework.
• Collect and analyze data for assigned categories; produce reports.
• Collaborate with Finance, Data, QHSE and other teams; ensure robust reporting.

Skills

Procurement

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Degree in accounting, business or sciences

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheets

eRFx tool

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Purchasing Expert for its SBS (Sodexo Business Services) in Portugal. You will work with Global category managers, lead RFI/RFQ activities, and coordinate with Finance, Data and QHSE teams to ensure category performance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, a degree in accounting or business, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English. You will engage with international suppliers and support European markets within a shared services setup.