Procurement Manager
CYBOT
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Paris • France
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About the role
- Develop and implement IT/Digital procurement strategies aligned with the Group’s technology roadmap.
- Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to inform procurement decisions.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes for hardware, software, cloud services, and consulting.
- Ensure purchases are compatible with existing systems.
- Ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of IT/Digital assets and services.
- Closely monitor upgrades, replacements, and decommissioning needs.
- Define price adjustment/revision standards and strategies to be included in contracts.
- Ensure compliance with the Group’s sourcing and business partner requirements (compliance, CSR, etc.).
- Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with IT/Digital vendors and service providers.
- Organize and lead contract negotiations, renewals, and performance reviews.
- Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts, including SLAs, licensing agreements, NDAs, RFIs, and RFPs.
- Build on Sonepar’s legal templates and minimum legal requirements to strengthen Sonepar’s position and ensure consistency and appropriate protection.
- Monitor IT/Digital procurement budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Track and report on procurement KPIs and spend analysis.
- Conduct regular audits and feedback loops.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to IT vendor relationships and technology procurement.
- Work closely with IT/Digital, finance, and legal teams to align procurement with business needs.
- Support project managers in sourcing IT solutions for strategic initiatives.
- Provide regular training to business teams on procurement, contract management, and compliance guidelines.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or a related field (certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP are a plus).
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in IT procurement, preferably in a corporate or multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of IT categories (hardware, software, SaaS, cloud, telecom).
- Experience managing RFP/RFI processes and vendor selection for software, hardware, cloud services, and digital platforms.
- Understanding of licensing models, SLAs, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
- Skilled in vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
- Ability to manage global suppliers and navigate multi-country procurement regulations.
- Strong analytical skills to assess total cost of ownership (TCO), ROI, and vendor risk.
- Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
- Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
Benefits
- 75% reimbursement of your monthly or annual transport pass.
- Swile Ticket Restaurant card.
- Company gym exclusively reserved for employees, available free of charge.
- Sustainable mobility package.
- Health insurance and welfare benefits.
- Employee savings plan and profit-sharing bonus.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT procurementmarket analysissupplier benchmarkingcontract negotiationvendor relationship managementtotal cost of ownership (TCO)return on investment (ROI)licensing modelscompliance requirementsprocurement processes
Soft Skills
analytical skillsleadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsnegotiation skillsrelationship managementtrainingcollaborationproblem-solvingrisk management
Certifications
Master’s degreeCIPSCPSMCSCP