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Category Lead Buyer for IT & Digital

ENGIE North America Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

What You Can Expect

ENGIE North America Procurement is hiring a Category Lead Buyer for Information Technology (IT) and Digital. As a category Lead Buyer in Hoston, TX, you will report to the North America Chief Procurement Officer.

Partner with IT Department (Corporate) and Global Business Units (GBU), Group Category Management and Project Procurement to drive alignment on IT & Digital - Hardware, Software and Services - category strategy in support of GBU's growth ambitions and financial / operational performance across the region

Lead the supplier qualification and sourcing process, lead major negotiations efforts for contracting to develop and secure the IT projects and operations, and comply with Group's and local requirements - Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), H&S (Health & Safety), Cybersecurity...

Manage frame agreements, follow-up supplier performance and foster strong relationships with key suppliers in collaboration with the IT business representatives and other support functions (Finance, Legal...)

  • Contracting Strategy and Specifications

Capture business requirements and jointly set the contracting objectives and tender strategy with GBU stakeholders and Project Procurement

  • Document the category strategy playbook for ENGIE North Amercia in close cooperation with ENGIE Group Category Management
  • Provide knowledge of technology, pricing, industry trends for North America
  • Conduct supply market analysis, identify potential supply and demand challenges / opportunities
  • Supplier Qualification and Performance
  • Lead key supplier qualification and identification

  • Manage tendering, negotiating, executing and managing frame agreements
  • Maintain relationships with suppliers involving business stakeholders
  • Ensure smooth supply chain operation, proactively communicate potential supply disruptions and develop a contingency plan
  • Monitor supplier performance with GBU's inputs and feedbacks
  • Sourcing Request for Proposal (RFP) / Contracting
  • Run the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process

  • Manage competitive RFP bids, drive final supplier selections and lead negotiation efforts in partnership with legal, insurance, finance and IT teams
  • Ensure creation and documentation of competitive bidding process for Procurement across business entities
  • Contract Management
  • Follow-up key contractual terms and conditions in collaboration with Project Lead Buyers and Contract managers

  • Prepare change orders, extensions and amendments as needed
  • Coordinate dispute resolution in case of commercial / legal issues
  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in which you completed courses in Business Administration, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Engineering or other related disciplines
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply chain, Procurement and / or IT
  • In-depth knowledge of IT and digital services procurement, including software, hardware, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity
  • Strong analytical abilities to evaluate vendor proposals, spend data, and market trends
  • Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and conditions with vendors
  • Ability to build positive relationships with team members, internal stakeholders and vendors
  • Verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective interaction with stakeholders and vendors
  • Strong project management skills to oversee multiple procurement projects simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges and find innovative solutions
  • High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in contracts, purchase orders, and other procurement documents.
  • Advanced knowledge in Procurement processes and tools (Coupa, , Ariba), proficient with Microsoft Suite (Excel / PowerPoint / Project)
  • Additional Details

  • This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
  • Compensation

    Salary Range : $74,500 - $114,195 USD annually

    This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

    Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

    ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

    In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

    Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

    At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

    Why ENGIE?

    ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

    At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

    We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

    If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

    We value internal mobility and will offer sponsorship for this role to internal candidates only.

    The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

    Salary : $74,500 - $114,195

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