Sourcing Tomorrow's Success!

At BuyIn, we negotiate over €20 billions annually across 45+ countries. As a joint-venture between Orange and Deutsche Telekom, we're the largest procurement alliance in Telco - and we're growing. From Networks to Information Technology, and Devices & Platforms, we drive strategic sourcing at scale, pushing innovation through AI, 5G, IoT, Cloud, and more.

Description of domain/function:

The Network Technology (NT) procurement domain bears worldwide commercial responsibility for the categories of Radio Access, Infrastructure, Wireline Access and Backhaul Transmission, Core Control & IP Layer, Managed Services, as well as for the corresponding services and is the key sourcing partner for negotiation procurement, frame contract management and implementation of telecom infrastructure. The NT domain supports all affiliates and partners in all their telecom infrastructure as well as innovation projects whilst implementing procurement best practices on well about 4 bn€ spend.

We're looking for a Senior Sourcer to Manage Projects in the area of Managed Services, TowerCo and ESCO (Energy Optimization)- additional country demands

Key responsibilities

As a Senior Strategic Sourcer for Managed Services as well as for Energy Optimization

Projects (with focus on Renewable & Green Sources of Energy) you will:

Negotiate complex Managed Services & Energy Optimization deals with potential of cross leveraging between domains and groups, and share lessons learned

Analyse and manage the countries demands

Lead demand-based RFPs & RFQs and support countries during implementation phases

Define/execute cost optimization levers and realization plans

Perform active contract controlling and manage change requests for contracts in place

Ensure potential for cross-group optimization and bundling

Participate in procurement strategies on the category

Contribute to achieve Sustainability Targets for our Shareholders

Core Capabilities & Skills

University degree/MBA in Procurement, Business, Economics, IT, or equivalent.

5+ years' experience in Telecom and/or Energy procurement (Managed Services, TowerCo, Energy).

Strong knowledge of telecom markets, contract law, and sourcing project management.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder/supplier management skills.

Proficient with MS Office; quick to learn internal tools and workflows.

Comfortable in multicultural, fast-paced environments with willingness to travel.

Languages: Business fluent in English and French; German is a plus.

What is in it for you

• Flexible working conditions (hybrid working, working from abroad)
• Competitive package Our Procurement Academy will support your learning journey
• Cutting-edge procurement with topics on AI, IoT, and Sustainability
• Exciting, multifaceted projects for our mother companies (Orange & Deutsche Telekom) & partners
• A talented team of 30+ nationalities empowering the workplace with values of Teamwork, Commitment and Respect
• 10+ years of track record in excellence in strategic procurement with a spend of €20 billion for 45+ customers

Diversity is a part of BuyIn We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Be part of something bigger: shape the future of telecommunications with us!

Department NETWORK - Managed Services Role Senior Strategic Sourcer Locations Issy-les-Moulineaux Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time