Remote-Eligible Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

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

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.