Valtech
ProcurementProjectLead
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“Procurement Project Lead at Valtech. Skills: Procurement, Strategic sourcing, Category management, Supplier management, Negotiation, Contract management, Stakeholder management, Cost optimization, Procurement transformation. Lead the end-to-end sourcing cycle for Professional Services and Consulting — from supplier identification and RFQ through to negotiation, contract execution, and renewal management.. Build and manage a preferred supplier panel for consulting and professional services, estab”
Industry & Context.
Curious problem solver; Analytical skills; Build a spend baseline; Conduct market benchmarking; Build a business case for sourcing decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, Experience managing stakeholder relationships in a complex, multi-country environment, Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building category structure where little or none exists, Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, Experience using LLM tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) to accelerate procurement deliverables
Nice to Have
Experience in professional services, consulting, or indirect categories strongly preferred within a fast-paced industry such as Technology, Digital Consultancy, or similar sectors, CIPS, CPM, or equivalent procurement certification, Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, Finance, or related field, Experience with procurement platforms /e-sourcing tools that incorporate AI
What You'll Do.
Lead the end-to-end sourcing cycle for Professional Services and Consulting — from supplier identification and RFQ through to negotiation
and renewal management.
Build and manage a preferred supplier panel for consulting and professional services
establishing role-based rate cards and standard commercial terms across the category.
Negotiate contract pricing
and conditions directly with suppliers — optimizing for cost
and risk mitigation in collaboration with Legal
Enable efficient and effective purchase services with a focus on business value
Manage the portfolio of active agreements including scope
and renewals and coordinate intake requests for the category
delivering a seamless experience for internal stakeholders.
Drive portfolio consolidation projects that reduce supplier fragmentation and deliver measurable cost savings.
Identify and leverage value opportunities within the portfolio
including volume leverage
multi-year commitments
and cross-business unit consolidation.
Oversee the sourcing cycle
and maintain relationships with suppliers
engaging effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Benchmark supplier rates and market positioning against external references
providing credible commercial challenge to both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders including delivery leaders
and senior management across NA & EMEA.
Evaluate and continuously improve procurement processes within the category
contributing to playbook development and governance standards.
Contribute to the broader procurement transformation roadmap
including system implementation
and AI-assisted tooling adoption.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination with Legal, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity for contract negotiation.; Collaboration with internal stakeholders including delivery leaders, Finance, Legal, and senior management across NA & EMEA.; Building strong, collaborative relationships across the business.
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Process & Methodology
Procurement Project Lead, Leading sourcing events, Managing supplier negotiations, Driving portfolio consolidation projects, Contributing to broader procurement transformation roadmap
Full Job Description
Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. The opportunity At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. We are proud of: The work we do and the innovation we drive Our values of share, care and dare A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration The role As a Procurement Project Lead, you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bring 8 years of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact. You will join our Supplier Management department, which is part of the Finance International Operations division. As the business undergoes significant growth, this role will be pivotal in helping with the transition of the Supplier Management department towards a formal procurement function. You will be responsible for overseeing Valtech's procurement needs, supporting the transformation process, and helping to establish best-in-class procurement practices. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on procurement expertise, experience in driving transformation, and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across the business. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role in a lean and fast-moving team. You will the opportunity to build a category from the ground and you will report to the Director of Supplier Management. You will thrive in this role if you are: A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo A collaborator who values team
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