Purchasing Analyst

Purchasing Analyst
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.
With more than 3, 000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and
- functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description

The Procurement team is responsible for the Procurement Process. In this process, the team is in charge of:

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report Key Functional Metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft Negotiation Strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Management of contract review process.

As a Purchasing Analyst , your main task is to process act as Business Partner for one of the Internal Departments of NATIXIS in Portugal. This will include:

• Perform Procurement Processes, including RFQ on Specific Categories
• Contract management of dedicated categories
• Contracts Database management, maintenance, and monthly validation of upcoming renewals
• Management of P2P regarding Services contracts with Suppliers
• PO management with Suppliers, GAP analysis and confirmation
• Invoice Validation, and processing with Finance team
• Maintain and Update Monthly Activity Dashboard

Qualifications

• Degree ideally in Economics, Management or Finance;
• Minimum 5 year of experience in Procurement and Purchase processes, standards and policies;
• Experience in ERP software solutions. Notions of SAP is a plus;
• Good level of Office tools, especially Excel;
• Fluency in English, French is a plus;
• To be attentive to details and
  - oriented;
• Have very good analytical skills;
• To have a
  - centric orientation.

Additional Information

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.