Category Buyer, Technology, Global Procurement

Would you like to effect global change within the world’s largest consulting organization? At Deloitte.

As a Category Buyer in the Technology Category, you will collaborate with Deloitte colleagues worldwide, including local teams in the Netherlands, to implement Deloitte’s global technology procurement strategy. Your key responsibilities will include:

You must possess strong commercial and communication skills, and excellent relationship engagement and management capabilities in order to manage client expectations and challenging supplier interactions. You will also be responsible for ensuring that related sourcing activities are performed efficiently, effectively, and results are in line with business plans and operating budgets.

Responsibilities

Independently executing and organising the procurement process to ensure uniform implementation of purchasing strategies,; Supporting procurement projects focusing on process, time, and budget, while preparing for and participating in project groups,; Conducting procurement activities across the full spectrum of technology requirements to support Deloitte’s global operations,; Translating the global procurement strategy into effective sourcing execution, ensuring quality throughout the process,; Actively contributing to the execution of the procurement (category) strategy and policy, including corporate social responsibility initiatives,; Performing spend analyses to identify purchasing opportunities, consolidate volumes, and rationalise the supplier base,; Managing contracts and evaluating suppliers in collaboration with team members.

Requirements

Bachelor or master degree (preferably one with a commercial or financial basis),; minimum of 3 years relevant working experience, preferably in the field of NPR related purchase activities and/or professional services,; Well-developed Microsoft Office knowledge and skills, principally Word, PowerPoint and Excel, knowledge of Ariba or a similar integrated systems is an advantage,; Intuitive commercial skill set and strong inter-personal and presentation skills,; Fluent in Dutch and English,; Open to working towards NEVI 1, NEVI 2 CIPS (or comparable),; Experience working with AI and using effective AI prompts.