IT Buyer Analyst

IT Buyer Analyst

Country: Spain

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

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The Sourcing Operations function is key in Aquanima’s structure as it is the core of the business in our Company. Well drafted and robust contracts are created as part of our sourcing activity. We are looking for the right individual to help us lead and coordinate the correct fulfilment and execution of all the contracts we generate as a function.

The difference you’ll make.

• A recognised Procurement Lead for IT Services category with broad experience of different types of procurement and procurement approaches: tactical, strategic, complex, high-volume, high-risk, “Route to Savings/Contract”, “Buying Channels” and/or “Source to Contract/Pay”
• Basic Category Management competency would be an advantage, being able to support the Category Manager with market/supplier intelligence and spend analysis to create category plans for IT sub-categories (IT Services)
• Be a key driver for the Senior Buyer: executing procurements and delivering against a plan of activity
• A skilled multi-tasker, being able to handle 10-15 workstreams (monthly average), with a 25%/75% mix of strategic (low volume, high risk/complexity, longer duration) and tactical (high volume, low risk, short duration) utilising systems, office tools and communication to maximise efficiency
• Self-assured, self-sufficient, inquisitive - not afraid to ask questions or for help, using available resources to ensure delivery to time and quality. Continually looking to learn
• Good ability in procurement documentation: drafting and issuing RFx documentation, bid analysis, negotiating contractual and commercial terms and preparing approval recommendations.
• Proficient in procurement process: identifying/anticipating risks, planning/organisation, effective use of escalation
• Procurement system/process adherence, showing diligence, accuracy and attention-to-detail, with good comprehension of how data quality affects MI/Reporting
• Increase commercial maturity within Aquanima/Client through education and coaching; supporting the client with the review and definition of RFP specifications, evaluation and scoring, transparency and fairness, bid/supplier recommendations which deliver best value and savings
• Good Stakeholder and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), building credibility and trust. An good teamworker
• Efficient and effective comms: keeping stakeholders well-informed of process and progress, as well as encouraging actions are completed without delay
• Ensuring compliance with defined Aquanima and Client’s policies, processes and procedures
• Demonstrating initiative would be an advantage: continuous improvement (contracts, process, systems, planning), learning, training, problem-solving.

What you’ll bring :

• Business-related degree or equivalent
• 2-4 years' experience in the IT services category (experience in other IT sub-categories will be considered an asset)
• CIPS qualified or in-training
• Demonstrably good ability in procurement, procurement strategy/methodology with a broad experience across different procurement types
• Good ability in procurement operations and processes (systems, procedures/regulations, third parties, governance, legal etc), showing a track record of success
• Experience of procurement systems; Globality, Coupa and Ariba will be considered advantageous
• Ability to work well in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Very good organisational skills; can manage multiple & competing priorities while achieving results
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Very good interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with all in a large corporate environment
• Evidence of being proactive and/or working on their own initiative
• English level (written and oral) must be fluent.

Idiomas :

• Spanish