Procurement Officer - Software & Market Data Apprentice

Euronext; Póvoa de Varzim; Presencial; EUR 24 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading European market infrastructure firm is seeking a motivated individual to join its Procurement Team in Porto from March 2026 onwards. This role involves supporting various procurement projects, conducting spend analysis for software categories, and contributing to RFI/RFQ/RFP processes. The ideal candidate should have a background in IT procurement, strong knowledge of financial processes, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualificações

• First experience in IT procurement (Software/Market Data) preferred.
• Understanding of billing systems and financial reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluent in French and English; additional language is a plus.
• Highly organized with attention to detail; multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support ongoing projects to improve procurement operations.
• Conduct industry research to assist negotiation strategies.
• Build a comprehensive spend analysis for software procurement.
• Contribute to the RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes.

Conhecimentos

IT procurement experience

Knowledge of RFI/RFQ/RFP processes

Financial analysis skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Fluent in French

Detail-oriented

Teamwork skills

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, connecting European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. It operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. With over 1,800 listed issuers and around €6.3 trillion in combined market capitalisation, it has an unmatched blue-chip franchise and a strong diverse domestic and international client base. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets, one of Europe's leading electronic fixed income trading markets and is the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. Its total product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. The Group provides a multi-asset clearing house through Euronext Clearing, and custody and settlement services through Euronext Securities central securities depositories in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext also leverages its expertise in running markets by providing technology and managed services to third parties. In addition to its main regulated market, it also operates a number of junior markets, simplifying access to listing for SMEs.

The opportunity

The position is opened in Porto within the Euronext Procurement Team from March 2026 onwards.

The Procurement team is responsible for the purchasing of products and services to be used by Euronext Companies and employees. The team is responsible for expenditure on services such as Transversal IT (Software, Cloud, Market Data, Hardware, Professional Services, Travel, Office Services, Catering amongst a wide range of others Procurement Categories.)

It is a unique opportunity to join a well-experienced team, in an ambitious group, and in a very dynamic sector.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at improving procurement operations

Performs industry research and uses knowledge to contribute to the development of successful negotiation strategies with senior procurement staff

Build a comprehensive spend analysis of the software procurement category. The goal is to identify and suggest optimization opportunities for the short, mid and long term

Contributes to the RFI, RFQ and RFP processes and helps evaluate proposals and bids

Contribute to the development and implementation of new processes used by procurement mainly on the Software and Market Data Categories

Who we are looking for...

Profile

A first experience in a IT procurement (Software/Market Data) would be a plus

Good knowledge of the RFI, RFQ and RFP processes

Knowledge of financial analysis and billing processes

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Understanding of billing systems and financial reporting tools is a plus

Fluent in French and English. A third language ("fluent" level) would be a plus

Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in billing operations

Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with different stakeholders

Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Internal Customer-focused mindset,

Desired skills

Highly motivated, willing and able to learn, demonstrates initiative

Strong technical and communication skills

Works well in teams with a strong attention to detail

Well organized with strong problem solving and analytical skills

Fast learner, proactive behavior and entrepreneurial mindset

Attention to detail, reliable and precise

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by submiting a CV in English.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.