Job Title

IT & Telco Buyer

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing / Heavy Industry

Job Description

For a major player in the industrial and manufacturing sector, we are looking for an IT & Telco Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement activities within complex project environments. You will work closely with project managers, lead buyers, and technical stakeholders to define purchasing strategies and deliver optimized contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full IT & Telco procurement lifecycle, from purchasing strategy definition to contract execution
• Select and manage vendors for tendering processes
• Lead RFQs and tender processes to ensure optimal quality, availability, pricing, and total cost of ownership
• Deploy and use purchasing productivity tools (e-RFQ, e-sourcing)
• Ensure procurement timelines are respected
• Lead negotiations to maximize purchasing performance
• Draft and manage contracts in line with general conditions and procurement governance
• Coordinate supplier evaluation processes within your scope
• Perform cost analysis, benchmarks, and identify synergies across projects
• Manage contract lifecycle and local procurement categories (including subcontracting)
• Support cluster-level operational and demand visibility
• Coordinate and guide delegated buyers within assigned clusters
• Contribute to master planning and execution
• Maintain accurate activity tracking and reporting
• Act as subject matter expert in at least one category: Services/Offshoring or Hardware/Telco

Profile

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ease in working with numbers
• Solid knowledge of contract management, procurement systems, and negotiation
• Experience in project-based procurement environments
• Strong stakeholder and people management skills
• Interest in market analysis and innovative industry trends
• Knowledge of quality management standards (ISO 9001) is a plus
• Experience negotiating with tier-1 HW, Telco, or Services suppliers
• Proficiency with SAP (hosted solutions, e-catalogs); strong Excel skills required
• Experience with procurement front-end tools (e.g. Ivalua) is a plus
• Master’s degree in purchasing, engineering, supply chain, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus