Regional Buyer, Procurement: Applications Specialist

1 month ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Capgemini Full time
Job Title: Regional Buyer, Procurement: Applications

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Regional Buyer, Procurement: Applications to join our team at Capgemini. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for pursuing and handling IT Applications Procurement requirements in the Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Building and managing relationships with Financial Services, Invent, Engineering, and I&D groups within Capgemini.
  • Negotiating contracts for applications that will be used for future client opportunities.
  • Working closely with legal, cyber security, and data protection teams in contract process.
  • Understanding the strategy and market for internal business groups/stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with Global Procurement buyers to maintain a 'Glocal' approach to policy, process, and vendor sourcing.
  • Leading negotiations for new vendor engagements, orders, and renewals.
  • Developing savings and owning responsibility on projects, including timelines, vendor compliance, and contract process.
  • Understanding when to use preferred suppliers versus supporting new vendor/partner opportunities.
  • Understanding of Applications due diligence, compliance, and ordering processes.
  • Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, AI, Risk Assessment, etc.
  • Adept understanding of supply chain for IT software products and services.
  • Skilled in managing large data analysis and creating financial summaries.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT Procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor/stakeholder management.
  • Experience in purchasing for Managed Services.
  • Experience in purchasing GenAI solutions, knowledge of structures.
  • Knowledge of up-and-coming vendors in the software/applications space.
  • Post-Secondary Degree in Business Administration, or Commerce, with an experience in Strategic Sourcing, IT Procurement, or relevant discipline.
  • Proven success in Procurement strategies, analytics, and best practices.
  • Negotiations, internal and external procurement processes, identifying savings (price benchmarks, market standards, levers, etc.).
  • Understanding of risk exposure and how to mitigate risk in contracts.
  • Excellent relationship builder across the organization, cultures, disciplines.
  • Assertive approach to implementing best practices.
  • Strong and professional communication skills (written, verbal) with ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Organized and timely communications.
  • Succinct deal reviews (context, financials, benefits, alternatives).
  • High attention to detail with ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Pro-active work ethic.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint at a minimum.

Life at Capgemini:

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

  • Collaborating with teams of creative, fun, and driven colleagues.
  • Flexible work options enabling time and location-based flexibility.
  • Company-provided home office equipment.
  • Virtual collaboration and productivity tools to enable hybrid teams.
  • Comprehensive benefits program (Health, Welfare, Retirement, and Paid time off).
  • Other perks and wellness benefits like discount programs, and gym/studio access.
  • Paid Parental Leave and coaching, baby welcome gift, and family care/illness days.
  • Back-up childcare/elder care, childcare discounts, and subsidized virtual tutoring.
  • Tuition assistance and weekly hot skill development opportunities.
  • Experiential, high-impact learning series events.
  • Access to mental health resources and mindfulness programs.
  • Access to join Capgemini Employee Resource Groups around communities of interest.

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