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For our Client we are currently looking for Candidates for the position of:
IT Procurement Consultant (EMEA)
Location: Warsaw
Branch: agribusiness and food processing, a global leader
Contract type: B2B (with Hays Poland)
Length: 9 months
Rate: 130-155 PLN/h net
Start date: ASAP
Hours: business hours
Model: 100% remote is possible, with occasional visits / workshops in Warsaw (paid)
Role summary:
Department: Business & Corporate Services / Business Technology Procurement
Reports to: Strategic Sourcing Manager
Position Summary: IT Procurement Consultant (EMEA) is responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and supporting the end-to-end procurement process for the Business Technology (BT) domain. This role acts as a vital bridge between the BT stakeholders, Global Procurement, and external IT suppliers. The Consultant will manage indirect spend categories including Software (SaaS, On-Premise), IT Hardware, Telecommunications, and IT Professional Services, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, and compliance with Company's global standards.
What will you do:
1. Sourcing & Category Execution:
- Create / Execute regional and global IT sourcing initiatives, RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), and negotiations for IT categories (Software, Hardware, IT Services).
- Support the vendor engagement plan for critical/strategic BT vendors, ensuring alignment with global BT strategies.
- Manage critical IT renewals proactively, collaborating with business owners to evaluate demand, licensing needs, and alternative market options.
2. Stakeholder & Demand Management:
- Act as a business partner for regional BT leaders, understanding their demand intake process and translating technical needs into procurement strategies.
- Collaborate closely with Legal, IT Security, and Data Privacy teams to ensure all IT contracts comply with internal risk, governance, and compliance standards.
- Align with regional finance teams (FP&A) to ensure IT purchases are within the approved budget guardrails (CAPEX/OPEX).
3. Operational Excellence & Procure-to-Pay (P2P):
- Oversee the operational purchasing flow (from PR to PO) for IT categories in the region, ensuring timely execution and troubleshooting escalations.
- Utilize SAP and other procurement tools to analyze spend data, track IT procurement analytics, and report on cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Procurement Policy, Code of Conduct, and internal SOX controls.
4. Regional Focus:
What we expect from you:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Indirect Procurement, with a proven track record specifically in
IT/Technology Procurement (Software, IT Services, Hardware) - Solid understanding of IT licensing models (SaaS, subscriptions, enterprise agreements)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and e-sourcing tools
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Data analysis
- Strong understanding of EMEA-specific IT regulations, including GDPR implications in software and cloud contracts. Ability to navigate diverse local supplier landscapes across major European hubs
- Negotiation & Contract Management: Ability to drive commercial value and understand basic IT legal terms (SLAs, liability, IP rights)
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills to effectively challenge and support Business Technology/IT business owners
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, IT, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of English on min. C1 level
What will you get:
- Competitive salary
- Standard benefits - preferential rates for LuxMed and Multisport packages
- When you choose to cooperate via Hays, you also get the opportunity to cooperate with many of Hays' other leading clients in the future
What will the recruitment process look like:
- Your CV will be verified by Hays Recruiter
- Recruiter will contact you by phone - a 15-minute conversation about the project and your experience
- Technical conversation with the client – 1-2 stages (online)
- Offer
- Welcome to the project!
Hays Poland sp. z o.o. jest agencją zatrudnienia zarejestrowaną w rejestrze prowadzonym przez Marszałka Województwa Mazowieckiego pod numerem 361.
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