Procurement Specialist

Who are we:

KBC Global Services is the engine behind KBC Group – a leading bank-insurance group with over 41,000 talented employees serving more than 12 million clients across Europe. 

The Bulgarian branch of our company was established in 2019 to provide back-office support to the bank and insurance entities within KBC Group in Anti-Money Laundering, Insurance, Daily Banking, Accounts controlling, Business Solutions Competence Centre, Credits and Financing and other business domains.

Job Description:

As our Procurement Specialist, you would have the following responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Communication: Engage with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and provide guidance.
• Decision Support: Challenge and advise internal clients to ensure efficient sourcing aligned with KBC policies.
• Sourcing Events: Prepare and execute sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, Auctions), including evaluation methodologies and financial comparisons.
• Cost Analysis: Calculate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for complex projects.
• Purchasing Decisions: Make purchasing decisions within a specified range.
• Negotiations: Lead negotiations and act as the primary contact for Belgium and global suppliers.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market analyses and forecasts, proposing optimizations and cost reductions.
• Contract Management: Prepare and coordinate contract signatures using available templates.
• Compliance: Adhere to all procurement rules and procedures in line with KBC group standards.
• Cross-Unit Communication: Collaborate with various units within KBC Group (Legal, Compliance, Information Security, etc.) and external suppliers.

Key competences that will help you succeed:

• Proven Experience in Procurement Front Office (at least 4 years), specifically in IT purchases (Software and/or Cyber Security).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong Negotiation skill.
• Excellent communication and solutions-oriented approach.
• Exceptional Analytical skills and Time management.
• High level of Self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies;
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP).

A significant advantage would be to have:

• Experience with S-Sourcing platforms (Ariba, Coupa, etc.).
• Project Management experience.
• Degree in Economics, Engineering or similar field;

Next Steps:

If you find this job opportunity interesting and you recognize yourself in the above, apply via the button with your CV in English.

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Recruiter Name

Militsa Daskalova