It Lead Buyer

Jobbex; Braga; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobbex Portugal is seeking an experienced IT procurement professional to develop and implement software sourcing strategies aligned with the Group's IT roadmap. You will lead with key vendors, including SaaS providers and systems integrators, and drive cost savings and supplier consolidation.

The ideal candidate has a background in Business Administration or Engineering, 7+ years in IT procurement, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT procurement.
• Expertise in software contract negotiation.
• Experience dealing with implementation partners.
• End-to-end sourcing processes knowledge.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software sourcing strategies aligned with IT roadmap.
• Lead with key vendors, including SaaS providers and systems integrators.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement, and supplier consolidation.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders for alignment with policies.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous procurement improvement.
• Ensure accurate usage of sourcing tools and reporting quality.
• Support evolution of procurement maturity across spend categories.

Skills

Software procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Business Administration

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Jobbex, a company that empowers people & organizations by matching great talents togreat projects is looking for the next

to support one of our clients. If you feel inspired to make a change and if you want to be part of the cool kid on the block, this opportunity is for you! Be ready to find at Jobbex Portugal the transparent, friendly, and professional work environment you have been looking for. Responsabilities:

Develop and implement

software sourcing strategies

aligned with the Group's IT roadmap. Lead

with key vendors, including

SaaS providers and systems integrators. Identify and execute opportunities for

cost savings, quality improvement, and

supplier consolidation. Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance with procurement policies. Monitor and manage

through structured KPIs and a continuous improvement approach. Ensure accurate usage of sourcing tools and maintain reporting quality. Support the evolution of procurement maturity across spend categories. You'll be a great match if you have:

Business Administration ,

Engineering, or related field 7+ years

in IT procurement, with expertise in

software contract negotiation. Experience dealing with

and

implementation partners. Solid understanding of

end-to-end sourcing processes, from specification to contracting. Proficiency in

Microsoft Office

(Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Strong

and

analytical

capabilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills