EU Purchase Specialist for IT/IS

Key Responsibilities

• Procure IT hardware and software licenses across Europe
• Manage relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and prices
• Oversee the procurement process
• Manage software licenses
• Understand and manage cloud-based subscription models and enterprise agreements
• Develop and manage SOWs, SLAs, and MSAs with suppliers
• Stay up-to-date with the latest IT trends and products
• Collaborate with IT and other departments
• Manage inventory of IT assets and equipment
• Resolve issues with orders or deliveries
• Develop market intelligence program
• Build and maintain connections with Global and Local Purchasing
• Identify and engage EU vendors
• Ensure timely implementation of EU negotiations
• Assess and evaluate suppliers
• Work cross-functionally to establish QCD targets

Requirements

Education

University degree

Required Skills

• Computer Hardware
• Purchase Orders
• Purchasing
• Purchasing Negotiation
• Purchasing Processes
• Software as a Service
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI, SAP
• Fluent in English (C1 level)

Required Certifications

• CIPS or MCIPS preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• AESC bonuses program