Senior Procurement Specialist - German Speaker (IT & Telco)

Capgemini Group Procurement is opening a new European Procurement Project in Krakow that will focus on sourcing activities, quotation & supply chain management for global contracts as well as supplier performance. By joining as one of the fist members of the team you will have the chance to build a new structure and team in cooperation with the global procurement professionals. You are expected to bring ‘La Niaque’ and show a positive impact on strategic sourcing decisions.

• Provide sourcing activities in IT & Telco category for Europe, especially German speaking countries 

• Strong communicator, thorough understanding of the IT market 

• Cooperate with global IT& Telco procurement category Leads 

• Implement global frame agreements in European Countries - especially German speaking countries 

• Support the onshore teams by goods delivery follow up and quality checks 

• Manage operational supplier performance 

• Deploy global Master Service Agreements and Service Level Agreements in Europe 

• Drive compliance to global contracts and cost optimization through saving initiatives 

• Be accountable for the Procurement process management for the category 

• Extend your existing knowledge and act as subject matter expert for the supported country and scope 

• As the team grows, able to coordinate a team of junior specialists in IT &Telco category 

• Understand and drive adoption of procurement policies and processes 

• Reporting management 

• Proven experience with audit compliance 

• Has taken the lead in previous roles on development of forecasting and purchasing tools

• Preferable 3-4 years of Strategic Sourcing experience in Procurement in IT & Telco Category

• Knowledge of the IT&Telco supply market and developments

• Bid management experience, support crafting commercial propositions including third party content (e.g. resell, alliances)

• Proven track record working in a global team, international work experience

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

• Proven ability to be a strong communicator and negotiator

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

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

• German language on C1 level

• English language on B2 level

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

• Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics

• 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.