IT Procurement Specialist

At Salomon were transforming the way we manage technology partners IT services and external talent. Were looking for an IT Procurement Specialist to play a key role in this journey.

In this role youll combine sourcing supplier management spend visibility and process improvement to help build a more strategic data-driven and AI-enabled procurement function. Youll work closely with IT Finance and suppliers across an international environment while owning procurement projects and helping optimize how we manage our technology ecosystem.

If you enjoy partnering with stakeholders leading sourcing initiatives and improving processes wed love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

Lead IT Procurement Activities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing projects for software IT services and technology-related spend.
• Gather business requirements evaluate suppliers analyze commercial proposals and support contract negotiations.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives and help identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.
• Ensure procurement activities are compliant with company policies and procurement standards.

Manage External IT Workforce Procurement

• Own the operational management of external consultants and professional services engagements.
• Coordinate Statements of Work (SOWs) contract execution renewals and amendments.
• Partner with IT leaders to forecast resource needs and maintain visibility on workforce spend.
• Help improve and automate workforce management processes.

Drive Supplier Performance & Governance

• Support strategic supplier relationships and governance activities.
• Prepare and coordinate supplier reviews and business reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance contractual commitments and related risks.
• Contribute to strengthening supplier management practices across IT.

Improve Visibility Through Data & Insights

• Develop procurement reporting dashboards and KPI tracking.
• Analyze spend supplier performance and procurement process efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to simplify standardize and automate procurement activities.
• Participate in initiatives leveraging automation and AI to modernize procurement operations.

Ensure Smooth Procurement Operations

• Manage purchase orders and contract administration activities.
• Support invoice reconciliation and issue resolution with suppliers and Finance.
• Monitor procurement compliance and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications :

What Makes You Successful

Essential Skills & Experience

• 3 years of experience in Procurement Purchasing Strategic Sourcing or Vendor Management.
• Experience working with IT suppliers professional services providers or technology-related spend.
• Exposure to contract management supplier management and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with data and reporting.
• Experience managing external workforce suppliers or contingent labor programs.
• Knowledge of SOW-based engagements and professional services procurement.
• Experience with SAP Ariba Concur or similar procurement tools.
• Exposure to procurement transformation automation or AI initiatives.

Essential Competencies

• Process Excellence: Brings structure rigor and attention to detail while continuously seeking opportunities to simplify improve and optimize ways of working.
• Collaboration: Builds trusted relationships across teams and with external partners fostering alignment and delivering results through effective stakeholder engagement.
• Growth Mindset: Thrives in evolving environments challenges the status quo and actively contributes to new ideas innovations and improvements that drive business impact.

Desired Qualifications

• Fluent English and professional French.

Additional Information :

Full-Time permanent position based in Annecy France

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time