Procurement Lead – Hardware

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the IT Hardware procurement process alongside Project Managers and technical teams, from strategy definition to contract execution.
• Select suitable vendors and handle the entire tendering process, ensuring optimal quality, availability, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Drive procurement productivity using tools and process efficiencies.
• Adhere to procurement process timelines and governance structures.
• Lead negotiations to secure contracts with maximized purchasing performance.
• Draft contracts aligned with internal procurement conditions and guidelines.
• Secure necessary approvals in line with procurement governance.
• Apply Quality Management Policies within area of responsibility.
• Perform cost analysis, benchmarking, and identify bundling or synergy opportunities.
• Oversee full contract lifecycle management.
• Manage a team of 1–2 Buyers/Senior Buyers.
• Collaborate with Business Center of Excellence (BCoE) for contract execution and PO management.
• Develop long-term supplier relationships, including performance reviews and cost optimisation.
• Maintain effective communication with multi-national, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Define and maintain global strategy and roadmaps for the hardware category.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement synergies, risks, and opportunities.
• Build detailed 12–24 month execution plans for major renewals/projects.
• Maintain updated daily activity and project status logs.
• Master at least one process domain.

Required Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; high comfort with numbers.
• Solid technical understanding of contracts, systems, and procurement methodologies.
• Strong leadership and change management capabilities.
• Results-oriented with customer focus; able to work under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management norms is a plus.
• Proficient in SAP, particularly in catalogue deployment and management.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement.

What’s Offered:

• International and challenging work environment with a sustainability focus.
• Continuous learning and development, including accredited procurement certifications.
• Career growth with international assignments and cross-functional exposure.
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Focus on innovation and technology, aligned with company values.