Strategic Buying Services Analyst I

 Strategic Buying Services Analyst

Join Conduent and build your international career in a dynamic, multicultural environment. As a Strategic Buying Services Analyst, you will take a leading role in driving sourcing strategies, managing complex supplier relationships, and delivering high-impact procurement solutions across regions.

This is more than a procurement role — it’s a strategic opportunity to influence business outcomes, lead cross-functional initiatives, and contribute to a global organization that invests in innovation, operational excellence, and long-term career development.

What you will do:

Lead the development and management of key suppliers by utilizing advanced sourcing and end-to-end commodity management practices for assigned Direct Purchasing commodities. This includes deep understanding of program lead times, supplier lead times, and production capacities.

Drive significant cost optimization initiatives through the use of competitive bidding, eAuctions, Electronic Catalogs, blanket contracts, commodity planning, opportunity assessments, business intelligence requirements, and advanced spend analytics.

Own and consistently exceed cost savings targets, while leading process improvement initiatives and ensuring delivery against Key Performance Indicators.

Oversee and ensure proper routing of low value and emergency Purchase Requests in collaboration with the remotely located Transactional Purchasing Services team.

Act as a strategic partner to key stakeholders by developing in-depth commodity expertise and defining sourcing strategies aligned with evolving market conditions, pricing dynamics, and technology trends.

Lead the full Purchasing Sourcing Process, including but not limited to bid list strategy, RFQ development, complex supplier negotiations, supplier selection, sourcing approvals, and contract or purchase order issuance, while ensuring proper governance and documentation.

Ensure all sourcing, contracts, and Purchase Order transactions are fully compliant with Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures, while promoting best practices across the organization.

Proactively manage, mitigate, and resolve complex commercial issues and risks with suppliers to ensure business continuity and performance.

Provide leadership, mentorship, and coordination support to other buyers, contributing to team capability development and operational excellence.

What we offer:

Competitive environment within a global organization

Opportunities to work cross-regionally with diverse stakeholders and senior leadership

Exposure to advanced strategic sourcing, analytics, and automation practices

Career development opportunities within procurement, supply chain, and global operations

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Procurement, Accounting, Business, and/or Engineering

Minimum 5 years’ experience in negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts, with demonstrated ownership of complex procurement activities

Experience with Direct Purchasing (chassis tools) a plus

Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and SAP

Very good Verbal and Written English Skills (from C1 upwards). Another European language knowledge is a plus

Demonstrated advanced competence in negotiation and stakeholder management

High degree of organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines

High level of analytical ability where problems are complex and require strategic evaluation

Ability to travel as required

Grow with an international company

At Conduent, we support your professional development through cross-functional exposure, strategic sourcing leadership opportunities, and involvement in global procurement initiatives.

Apply today and become part of a global team where your expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and analytics drives business impact at scale.

Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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