Senior Strategic Buying Services Analyst

Conduent

Senior Strategic Buying Services Analyst at Conduent driving sourcing strategies and managing complex supplier relationships across regions. Contributing to a global organization focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇷🇴 RomaniaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and management of key suppliers by utilizing advanced sourcing and end-to-end commodity management practices for assigned Direct Purchasing commodities.
Drive significant cost optimization initiatives through the use of competitive bidding, eAuctions, Electronic Catalogs, blanket contracts, commodity planning, opportunity assessments, business intelligence requirements, and advanced spend analytics.
Own and consistently exceed cost savings targets, while leading process improvement initiatives and ensuring delivery against Key Performance Indicators.
Oversee and ensure proper routing of low value and emergency Purchase Requests in collaboration with the remotely located Transactional Purchasing Services team.
Act as a strategic partner to key stakeholders by developing in-depth commodity expertise and defining sourcing strategies aligned with evolving market conditions, pricing dynamics, and technology trends.
Lead the full Purchasing Sourcing Process, including but not limited to bid list strategy, RFQ development, complex supplier negotiations, supplier selection, sourcing approvals, and contract or purchase order issuance, while ensuring proper governance and documentation.
Ensure all sourcing, contracts, and Purchase Order transactions are fully compliant with Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures, while promoting best practices across the organization.
Proactively manage, mitigate, and resolve complex commercial issues and risks with suppliers to ensure business continuity and performance.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and coordination support to other buyers, contributing to team capability development and operational excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Procurement, Accounting, Business, and/or Engineering
Minimum 5 years’ experience in negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts, with demonstrated ownership of complex procurement activities
Experience with Direct Purchasing (chassis tools) a plus
Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and SAP
Very good Verbal and Written English Skills (from C1 upwards). Another European language knowledge is a plus
Demonstrated advanced competence in negotiation and stakeholder management
High degree of organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines
High level of analytical ability where problems are complex and require strategic evaluation
Ability to travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive environment within a global organization
Opportunities to work cross-regionally with diverse stakeholders and senior leadership
Exposure to advanced strategic sourcing, analytics, and automation practices
Career development opportunities within procurement, supply chain, and global operations

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingcommodity managementcost optimizationcompetitive biddingeAuctionsbusiness intelligencespend analyticsnegotiating contractsprocurement activitiesanalytical ability

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipstakeholder managementorganizational skillsproject managementproblem-solvingcommunication skillsprioritizationteam capability developmentstrategic evaluation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in ProcurementBachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Engineering