About the Position

Procurement Business Partner

Date published: Jan 15 2025

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Job category: Digital

Job Summary

Within the Digital Domain, the Procurement Business Partner’s role is to maximize the value of Digital businesses and activities through robust collaboration with the Digital Senior Leadership Team. This position has a global scope and concerns DIGITAL R&D.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships within and across different lines of business and throughout the Procurement organization.
Master negotiation techniques and possess technical knowledge of the sub-categories/domain.
Strong experience in Procurement or related fields.
Strategic thinking and results-oriented approach.
Good understanding of business, operations, and legal aspects including service level agreements, KPIs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, flexible, receptive, and resourceful.
Creative mindset to innovate and challenge for best-in-class deals.
Assertive, high-level communicator with excellent presentation skills.
Confident and capable in interacting with key stakeholders and vendors.
Influential management, ability to convince and persuade others regarding appropriate solutions.
Experienced and confident in managing complex and undefined business situations.
Ability to work in a complex multi-functional matrix organization across functions, countries, and cultures.
Strategic and innovative approach for business solutions while in compliance with external and internal policies.
Strong Leadership, Management, and Talent development skills.
High sense of Ethics, Business integrity, and compliance in doing business.

Requirements

Strategic Sourcing: Build competitive and innovative sourcing initiatives based on spend and existing landscape analysis, market intelligence, business needs, risks, and opportunities.
Operations Management: Lead and manage a team of Global Lead Buyers. Be accountable for Digital & Business demands regarding sourcing activities.
Stakeholder Management: Engage senior stakeholders of Digital and selected business stakeholders in other GBUs. Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders and foster two-way supportive relationships.

Nice to Have

Fluent in English is a must.

We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunities to explore new technologies, industries, and locations.
A fulfilling, balanced, and healthy work environment.

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 enable 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.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Benefits that help you thrive and grow

Our benefits program is built with you in mind-so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced, and healthy life.

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.

Your path to Cognizant

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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.

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