Procurement Buyer

Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions [Portugal]; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Flex allowance

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Wellbeing program

Life insurance

Pension fund

Smartphone plan

Car discounts

Job summary

Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions [Portugal] is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

You will drive RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with Legal, IT, and Finance to ensure compliant, value-driven procurement outcomes. The role supports cost-saving projects and international supply-chain initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Management.
• Experience managing RFQ and RFP processes.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end sourcing activities for goods and services.
• Leading RFQ, RFP and supplier selection processes.
• Conducting supplier negotiations to achieve best value, quality, service, and risk outcomes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting business teams in defining procurement requirements and sourcing strategies.
• Evaluating supplier proposals through commercial, financial, and qualitative assessments.
• Ensuring procurement processes comply with VWGDS policies, governance requirements, and Group standards.
• Supporting contract negotiations in collaboration with Legal, Information Security, Compliance, and business teams.
• Monitoring supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting Purchase Request (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processes where required.
• Maintaining procurement documentation, sourcing records, and audit-ready files.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement efficiencies.
• Collaborating with Contract Management, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and operational teams to successfully deliver procurement projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical

English communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

You’ll be focused on:

• Managing end-to-end sourcing activities for goods and services.
• Leading RFQ, RFP and supplier selection processes.
• Conducting supplier negotiations to achieve best value, quality, service, and risk outcomes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting business teams in defining procurement requirements and sourcing strategies.
• Evaluating supplier proposals through commercial, financial, and qualitative assessments.
• Ensuring procurement processes comply with VWGDS policies, governance requirements, and Group standards.
• Supporting contract negotiations in collaboration with Legal, Information Security, Compliance, and business teams.
• Monitoring supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting Purchase Request (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) processes where required.
• Maintaining procurement documentation, sourcing records, and audit-ready files.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement efficiencies.
• Collaborating with Contract Management, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and operational teams to successfully deliver procurement projects.

In order to succeed, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Management.
• Experience managing RFQ and RFP processes.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives simultaneously.

Nice to have:

• Experience in IT Procurement, Professional Services, Facilities, Workplace Services, or Corporate Services procurement.
• Knowledge of contract management practices.
• Familiarity with procurement compliance and governance frameworks.
• Experience working in an international or multinational environment.
• Portuguese language skills.

Company benefits

• 1200€ to equip your home office
• Flex allowance: 720€/year (60€ per month x12)
• Performance bonus
• Health insurance extendable to your household
• Wellbeing program extendable to your household
• Life insurance
• Pension fund
• Smartphone & phone data plan
• Discounts on VW Group cars and special financing conditions

Cool things you’ll experience in our work environment

• Tailored remote-friendly setup for every team’s vibe!
• Flexible working hours
• Multicultural reality with + 30 different nationalities
• Pet friendly environment
• Boost your career with our internal mobility program, focused on your personal & professional growth
• Mix and mingle across teams for idea-sharing and bonding

About VW Group Digital Solutions [Portugal]

Technology-driven trends such as diverse mobility, electrification and connectivity will revolutionize the mobility industry in the next decade. Volkswagen Group, as world leader in the automotive industry, is setting the pace for this revolution.

At Volkswagen Group Digital Solutions [Portugal] we are the go-to team to tackle complex systems and programming challenges. We make sure that our products flow smoothly in all stages of the digital value chain.

Our main areas of focus:

vehicle software & operations, mobile online services, IT security, fleet management, sales & after sales, purchasing & logistics and product portfolio management.

Ready to #ExploreNewRoads? Join us!