About the Position

Procurement Business Partner

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Date published: Jan 15, 2025

Job category: Digital

Responsibilities

Develop relationships within and across different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization.
Master negotiation techniques and possess strong experience in Procurement or related fields.
Demonstrate strategic thinking and results orientation.
Understand business, operations, and legal aspects including service level agreements and KPIs.
Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
Innovate and challenge to achieve best-in-class deals.
Communicate assertively and confidently with key stakeholders and vendors.
Convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutions.
Manage complex and undefined business situations.
Work in a complex multi-functional matrix organization across functions, countries, and cultures.
Approach business solutions strategically and innovatively while complying with policies.
Lead and manage a team of Global Lead Buyers.
Anticipate and consolidate all business needs at the global level to optimize negotiations.
Oversee the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
Develop and share expertise of suppliers’ markets.
Define priorities and goals for the scope.
Advise and coach Global Lead Buyers and Global Buyers.
Communicate proactively on sourcing activities.
Engage with other Procurement Domains.
Deliver robust Supplier Management.
Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence.
Work closely with procurement services.

Requirements

Strategy & Governance
- Build competitive and innovative sourcing initiatives.
- Participate in the definition and implementation of category strategies.
Operations Management
- Lead and manage a team of Global Lead Buyers.
- Be accountable for Digital & Business demands regarding sourcing activities.
- Anticipate and consolidate all business needs at the global level.
- Oversee the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
- Develop and share the expertise of suppliers’ markets.
- Define priorities and goals for the scope.
- Be accountable for the delivery of the savings pipeline.
- Advise and coach Global Lead Buyers and Global Buyers.
- Communicate proactively on sourcing activities.
- Engage with other Procurement Domains.
- Deliver robust Supplier Management.
- Ensure mastery of Procurement technical excellence.
- Work closely with procurement services.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage senior stakeholders of Digital and selected business stakeholders in other GBUs.
- Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Create and strengthen relationships with other Procurement Domains, Digital Finance, Legal department, Digital Business Development.
- Present Procurement strategies to key internal customers for review and input.

Languages

Fluent in English is a must.

About the Company

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process, and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes, and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or follow us on @cognizant.

We Offer

Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include retirement plans, financial education, etc.

Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program, and more.

Your career, your way

With 350,000+ roles at Cognizant, you’ll have opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations-and build the skills you need to grow your career.

Real-world impact

Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidate’s potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us-but you can count on us to keep you updated.

Procurement Business Partner

Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements