Overview
Group Lead Buyer for Professional Services Team - French speaker at BNP Paribas CIB. The role involves optimising the spend bases across the purchasing segments under the responsibility for all BNP Paribas entities, in accordance with the Group's rules of conduct applicable to supplier relationships. A purchasing segment may correspond either to a sub-category within a procurement category or to a portfolio of key suppliers.
Responsibilities
* With the support of the Group Category Manager and/or the Team Leader, manage the multi-functional team (internal customers or stakeholders), define the procurement action plans for the segments and ensure their validation by the Purchasing Management Team
* Ensure the implementation of the purchasing action plan within the segment(s) through BNP Paribas entities, in accordance with the Group's rules of conduct applicable to relationships with suppliers: primarily by being personally in charge of major projects, and by coaching/coordinating the actions of the Entity Buyers, in conjunction with the Entity CPOs
* Supervise and monitor the supplier selection process within the segment(s)
* Communicate the results of the actions to the entities' Purchasing teams (calls for tender, negotiations, process changes, among others) and spend time with the entities' Purchasing teams to facilitate the effective implementation of global supplier actions and contracts
* Ensure and monitor the achievement and reporting of savings, in accordance with the rules of the Purchasing Function within the Group relating to the calculation and reporting of procurement savings
* Manage the supplier relationships in the segment(s): act as Key Supplier Manager for major key suppliers; organise the delegation of local supplier relationship management to the Entity Purchasing teams, in accordance with the Group Purchasing Norms and Standards; ensure the satisfaction of internal customers in terms of costs, quality, deadlines and service level; implement corrective actions if needed; monitor supplier risk in accordance with the Assessment Procedure; monitor and control the Group's exposure to supplier risk
* Contribute to the Responsible Purchasing policy
Profile and Skills to Success
* Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance and Accounting
* At least 3 years of experience in Procurement and Facilities Management and in Client Management
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Fluency in English and French
* Ability to conduct negotiations
* Results oriented
* Teamwork
* Critical thinking
* Client focused
* Strong communication skills
Why join BNP Paribas?
* Leading banking institution
BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8,700 employees across 10 business entities and 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group operates.
Remote Working & Benefits
* Remote working within BNP Paribas’ Smart Working framework with flexible modalities for eligible employees
* Office and home equipment provided; equipment allowance and partnerships for discounted equipment
Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. Further documentation may be requested during the hiring process.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Banking and Financial Services
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