Description
We are seeking a Senior IT Buyer to join our Purchasing department, which is responsible for acquiring goods and services for the Ubisoft group. The successful candidate will focus on optimising long-term costs and managing risks for recurring IT purchasing categories, particularly Cloud and Hosting expenses.
The Senior IT Buyer's main responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing a Cloud/Hosting purchasing strategy aligned with the group's technological roadmap
- Managing strategic sourcing to identify opportunities for purchasing performance improvement
- Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with contracts
- Preparing reports on these activities using existing tools and processes
- Maintaining regular communication with key internal partners and actively developing relationships with key players
- Staying up-to-date with trends and best practices in purchasing
- Collaborating with the procurement team on supplier responsiveness issues, internal client feedback, and new contracts
- Implementing a medium- to long-term strategy for managing costs, risks, and quality with major IT suppliers
- Potentially managing the purchase of IT solutions related to game production or integrated into our games (Middleware)
Requirements:
- Significant operational experience as an IT buyer with expertise in Cloud and Hosting categories
- In-depth knowledge of Cloud economic models (IaaS, PaaS), hyperscale environments, and associated contractual models
- Strong negotiation skills in complex and multicultural contexts
- Excellent relationship management skills with executive-level stakeholders
- Ability to provide strategic recommendations and demonstrate assertiveness
- Strong networking skills with peers and suppliers
- Reactivity and rigour in managing dossiers
- Pragmatism and comfort with prioritising tasks
- Advanced Excel skills and a solid understanding of contract law would be beneficial
- Fluency in English, essential for this international role