Purchasing Specialist

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

In 1966, in Marseille, Pierre Bellon laid the foundations of what would become Sodexo, guided by a simple yet powerful idea: improving everyday life through services that truly matter.

Today, Sodexo is a global leader in Food and Services, supporting people at every moment of life, at work, in schools, hospitals and communities. With 426,000 colleagues across 43 countries, we serve 80 million consumers every day, generating €24.1 billion in revenues. Our growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental responsibility, driven by our purpose: to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.

About Sodexo Business Services (SBS)

Portugal is no exception! 7years ago, we established Sodexo Business Services (SBS), our shared service center. Here, you will have the opportunity to join various Financial teams such as Record to Report, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Financial Analysis, and Master Data, supporting European markets and ensuring business growth.

Join Us!

We are looking for talented professionals to be part of our team, bringing unique skills and perspectives to help us grow even further.

PURCHASING EXPERT

The Purchasing Expert is a vital new role, and working alongside Global category managers it will grow the impact of the Global Supply management team across the world. A key point of contact for global suppliers and Supply management teams based in countires, the role will lead critical Supply management processes including RFI (Request for Information) and RFQ (Request for Quotation) activities. Additionally the role is responsible for managing assigned tasks including category information gathering & analysis, collaborating with the Data team & QHSE as well as simple contract negotiation

What will you do?

Key procurement activities

• Accountable for specific stages of Category RFI/RFQ/Benchmarking processes
• Contribute to the preparation of RFX scenario and status presentation
• Accountable for suppliers set-up and on-boarding

Information collection and analysis

• Collect and analyse data and information for assigned category/-ies
• Create required reports
• Collaborate with SM Finance and Data teams to ensure robust reporting and measurement of the category performance
• Build and maintain centralized category baselines
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant supplier representatives
• Collect and analyse relevant information
• Maintain day-to-day relationships, aligned with SRM framework.
• Handling of basic contractual negotiations.
• Engage with relevant functional and cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Data, Quality, Food Platform, Country SM & others)
• Managing SM requests: set clear task objectives, timelines and KPIs
• Manage and prioritize stakeholders expectations

What you'll need to succeed?

• Experience in Procurement/Supply Management function supporting Food categories (>5 years).
• Degree level in accounting, business or sciences or related educational background.
• Analytical skills
• Self organized, ability to work in project mode, switching from a category to another one on a frequent basis.
• Rigor and attention to details. Passion for seeking and finding opportunities in a complex environment.
• Financial acumen: the role will require close liaison with Finance team to execute periodic reporting on savings and benefits.
• Excellent IT skills: very good command of Excel is a must; Previous experience with Power BI and Smartsheets will be an advantage. Knowledge and mastery of eRFx tool is a plus.
• Engaging interpersonal skills and clear and transparent communication
• Proven-track records in liaison with suppliers and basic contract negotiation skills
• International experience: prior responsibility in activity with multiple entities/countries would be an advantage;
• Fluency in English; French is a plus

What we have to offer you?

• Health & Life Insurance;
• Meal allowance paid in Meal Card;
• Additional Days off: extra vacation day, employee’s birthday, volunteering day;
• Opportunity to grow professionally inside the Company;
• Possibility to participate in multicultural projects;
• Several internal activities aiming to promote our team´s wellbeing.

Learn more about Sodexo: YouTube - Sodexo.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Sodexo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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