indirect procurement business partner (corporate services) Lisboa

Overview

indirect procurement business partner (corporate services)

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Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

What You Will Do

• Lead the timely and efficient procurement of products and services across assigned categories
• Develop and implement category strategies to optimize cost, time, supplier capacity, and competitiveness in line with Group objectives
• Identify and pursue supplier consolidation and
  - reduction opportunities
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align category strategies, savings plans, budgets, and processes
• Discover, assess, and engage with profitable, trustworthy, inclusive, and diverse suppliers
• Lead supplier negotiations, creating strategies to secure favorable terms and
  - term value
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and scenario planning to support
  - driven procurement decisions
• Monitor market trends to anticipate changes in supplier leverage and supply dynamics
• Apply risk mitigation techniques and support sustainable procurement practices aligned with ISO20400
• Manage
  -
  - end tender processes, from specification through contract award and negotiation
• Ensure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in Ariba
• Address and resolve procurement and contractual issues in collaboration with internal departments
• Conduct supply risk assessments and incorporate them into category plans
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement practices, tools, and regulatory compliance
• Support internal teams with ad hoc procurement activities and process improvements
• Evaluate competitive bids using TCO, payment terms, commercial conditions, and economies of scale
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of procurement systems, processes, and
  - specific solutions

Key performance indicators

• Opex and Capex savings against budget
• Opex and Capex avoidance
• ROI
• Sustainable metrics
• Relevant support to the business to deliver at the right cost, the right object, at the right time
• Successful opportunity analysis
• Full alignment with Business Owners

Relationships and key contacts

• You will be working closely with the Finance Business partners, legal as well as internal stakeholders
• You will be in constant touch with Colt suppliers

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and sourcing management
• Proven track record leading large, complex global RFPs (especially in Marketing or Strategic Sourcing)
• Strong internal stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage supplier relationships effectively
• Skilled in negotiation, vendor management, and risk mitigation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret procurement and market data
• Excellent project management and leadership abilities
• Strategic thinker with a solid understanding of market dynamics and business judgment
• High proficiency in procurement tools and software
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivering cost savings
• Exceptional attention to detail and
  - making skills
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives
• Holds a BSc in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration
• MCIPS qualified or working towards certification
• Self-motivated,
  - driven, and resilient under pressure

Education

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or a relevant field

What We Offer You

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. We empower people and hire people who trust each other to create intelligent solutions. Our global teams collaborate across the globe toward one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want. We offer opportunities to inspire and lead teams and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture. You’ll be encouraged to be yourself and we welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities
• Global Family Leave Policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks

A global network

• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring.

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