Procurement Business Partner

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. Short Description Function: Finance - Procurement Reports to: Head of Procurement Business Partner - Technology & Security Location: Spain, Portugal  Set up: Hybrid Why we need this role As a Procurement Business Partner, you will oversee the company’s supply portfolio, ensuring transparency in spending and driving cost efficiency. This role covers categories such as Software, Licensing, SaaS, SAM, Cloud, Physical Security, and IT Professional Services (F&M). You will be responsible for generating and implementing effective sourcing and category management strategies, analyzing procurement costs, and recommending methods to reduce expenditure. Furthermore, you will manage end-to-end software licensing sourcing operations, continuously improving sourcing activities by analyzing company spend, supplier partnerships, and exploring new opportunities.  What you will do Ensure the effective and timely procurement of products and services in an efficient manner. Develop and implement Category strategies to control costs and timelines, promote competition, safeguard supply capacity, and identify supplier consolidation opportunities, in alignment with Group objectives and targets. Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders to review and align Category plans, savings initiatives, budget assumptions, terms, and processes, ensuring stakeholder expectations are met. Identify and establish partnerships with profitable, trustworthy, inclusive, and diverse suppliers. Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms using advanced strategic negotiation methodologies. Analyze procurement costs and recommend methods to reduce expenditure. Research and anticipate shifts in supplier negotiating power to maintain competitive advantage. Conduct cost and scenario analyses, benchmarking, and risk assessments; apply risk mitigation techniques. Support sustainable procurement practices in line with ISO 20400 guidelines. Build and maintain productive relationships with business stakeholders to achieve agreed objectives. Maximize the use of tools, processes, and policies to enforce compliance and support spend control in alignment with Category strategy. Manage tender processes (RFP) from specification to contract award, ensuring full business alignment. Lead contract negotiations post-award in collaboration with legal teams to ensure compliance and favorable outcomes. Ensure all sourcing documentation (RFPs, scoring tools, results, signature sheets, contracts, SoWs) is complete and stored in Ariba. Work with internal departments to expedite and resolve procurement or contractual issues, minimizing project risks. What we look for Minimum 10 years’ experience in Procurement Sourcing management Specialist in Licensing, Cloud, Saas, SAM procurement Has delivered large, complex deals across Software and Platforms, including Software, SaaS, Licenses … Has led large, complex negotiations on software applications and implementation services with key Supplier’s such as of Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, SAP etc. Have a strong understanding of Supplier sourcing Proven work experience as a sourcing manager or procurement manager Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software Understanding of industry trends to be shared with the business to get alignment for incumbent and future projects. Strong project management and leadership skills when driving projects Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions High level of understanding on procurement tools (e.g. Ariba, SAP, Fieldglass …) BSc degree in procurement, supply chain management, logistics or business administration Skills Vendor ManagementProcurement ProceduresVendor SelectionProcurement KnowledgeCost OptimizationBudgetingSupply Chain ManagementSupplier/Vendor NegotiationsStrategic Financial PlanningEducation A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or a relevant fieldWhat we offer you: Looking to make a mark? At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do. Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions. Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want. We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better. Diversity and inclusion Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth. Most recently we have: Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders