About the jobAs a Group Lead Buyer, your mission is to operate on the internal clients' behalf, the purchase of Information Technology (IT) Hardware, ensuring the respect of regulation and BNP Paribas' standards and achieving savings target. Your Main Activities AreSupport and challenge your clients (BNP Paribas entities) in their purchasing requests, ensure client satisfaction (quality, costs, processing time) Define strategies and action plans for your hardware categories Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) or Direct Negotiation processes and analyse suppliers' offers Negotiate the best price and contractual conditions with the providers and achieve savings target Prepare Master Agreement and Application contracts. Ensure compliance with regulation, BNP Paribas' standards and framework contracts Contribute to the improvement of procurement processes and tools Profile and Skills to SuccessMaster's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or Law At least 3 years of experience in procurement related activities (purchasing, finance or operations) ideally within a digital, technology or innovation-focused environment Fluent in English Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Knowledge of IT procurement Being at ease with reading, negotiating and managing contracts Ability for negotiation Customer orientation skills Communication skills Attention to details Organizational skills Dynamic and proactive attitude Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentPromote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees; celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee's participation, creating space for different voices to be heard Remote Working ConditionsAt BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices. Commitment towards work/life balanceSupporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. We care about our employees' wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.#J-18808-Ljbffr