Junior Procurement Manager – French or German Speaker

We are creating a new European Buying Centre role based in Krakow, Poland focusing on the Professional Services Category including Professional Advisory Services, , Marketing & Communications, HR Services and Translation Services, Legal & External Lawyer Services, Financial Services, Tax Consulting,

This role will be to support the UK, France and German Country Professional Service teams in sourcing activities, quotations and supply chain management, as well as taking ownership for some Global contracts.

By joining as one of the first members of the team you will have the chance to work with the Senior Category Leads to help to build a new structure and team. You are expected to show a positive impact on strategic sourcing decisions.

• Finalized academic studies, preferably with focus on professional services


• 3-4 years of sourcing experience within a Professional Services capacity 


• Knowledge of the Professional Services supply market and developments


• Strong relationship management (internal Procurement, Suppliers, internal clients)


• Proven ability to be a strong communicator and negotiator 


• Proven ability in driving innovative ideas, out of the box problem solving and follow up 


• Advanced knowledge of Excel


• Skilled at report building, executive presentations for senior level management


• Fluent command of English plus German or French (your daily activities will require contact with native speakers: English & French or English & German)


• Self starter who takes ownership, works autonomously and manages decisions on strategic topics


• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances


• Eagerness to work in a challenging environment, that provides international career opportunities

• You will work in multinational, stable company for c.a. 100 Blue Chip Clients - known, global brands, supported by 6000 professionals in 30 languages.
  


• You will gain space to fulfill your ambitions and develop your career, opportunity to take part in transition projects. We operate according to Lean and Kaizen philosophy.


• You will choose your career path (experts or managers) – you will work among professionals (over 900). We will support you to gain knowledge (20 000 online trainings and in class) and get certified (e.g. ACCA, Prince2, PMP). You will have the opportunity to take part in coaching programs and develop your knowledge in experts communities.


• You will work in line with high, international work standards and you will have an opportunity to engage in CSR initiatives.


• You will be appreciated for your results and professionalism – based on clear rules of promotion. Our company applies a wide choice of perks (free private medical care for you and your family, additional life insurance). We help to keep right proportions between your work and private life (Business Parent Program).


• As a disabled person you will get professional support. We are open to provide assistive technologies for people with diverse disabilities. We care about inclusion and equal rights approach. We conduct disability awareness trainings. Join our Win with Capgemini Program for people with disabilities.