Project Sourcing Buyer

Join us at Orange Business!
We are a network and digital integrator that understands the entire value chain of the digital world freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that shape their business.
Every day you will collaborate with a team dedicated to providing consistent sustainable global solutions no matter where our customers operate. With over 30000 employees across Asia the Americas Africa and Europe we offer a dynamic environment to develop and perfect your skills in a field filled with exciting challenges and opportunities.

We are seeking a dedicated Local Buyer to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to manage local sourcing activities ensuring timely procurement of goods and services at optimal costs. The role involves negotiating contracts managing local demand plans supporting compliance and audits and contributing to process improvements and digitalization efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills market knowledge and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions to meet cost-saving targets and ensure supply continuity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Skill/Qualification:
Procurement & Negotiation Skills: Experience in local purchasing negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with internal teams legal and suppliers.
Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of local market conditions and commodities relevant to the business.
Contract & Risk Management: Experience in drafting reviewing and securing contractual agreements; risk mitigation skills.
Demand Planning & Validation: Ability to manage local demand forecasts and validate procurement plans.
Audit & Compliance: Familiarity with procurement compliance standards and audit processes.
Process Improvement & Digitalization: Experience in streamlining procurement processes and supporting digital tools.
Cost Savings & RFP Management Proven track record of achieving savings through negotiations and structured RFP processes.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
Educational Background Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Administration or related field; relevant certifications are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working as a Local Buyer or in regional procurement roles.
Knowledge of local supplier markets and commodities.
Familiarity with procurement digital platforms and tools

You bring open mindedness ability to handle pressure leading with courage and empathy assertiveness and communicate effectively.

You bring open mindedness ability to handle pressure leading with courage and empathy assertiveness and communicate effectively.

Global Opportunities: Work in multi-national teams with opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the world.
Flexible Work Environment: Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working).
Professional Development: training programs and upskilling/re-skilling opportunities.
Career Growth: Internal growth and mobility opportunities within Orange.
Caring and Daring Culture: Health and well-being programs and benefits diversity & inclusion initiatives CSR and employee connect events.
Reward Programs: Employee Referral Program Change Maker Awards.