Group Lead Buyer for Professional Services Team - French speaker

About the job

Your Main Activities Are

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
Ensures 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
Supervises 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
Ensures 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
Manages the supplier relationships in the segment(s): Act as Key Supplier Manager for major key suppliers, Organises the delegation of local supplier relationship management to the Entity Purchasing teams, in accordance with the Group Purchasing Norms and Standards, Ensures the satisfaction of internal customers in terms of costs, quality, deadlines and service level, and implement corrective actions if needed, Monitor supplier risk, in accordance with the Assessment Procedure, and monitor and control the Group's exposure to supplier risk
Contributes 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 Ms Office Pack Microsoft Excel
Fluency in English and French
Ability to conduct a negotiation
Ability to deliver/Results driven
Ability to collaborate/Teamwork
Critical thinking
Client focused
Communication skills

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Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

• Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions:

Retail Banking, a division that brings together all the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

• Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

• Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

• Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
• In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.