Category Buyer
Posted 24 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Category Buyer - Indirect Services”
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- Expected experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
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About Atos Group
Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 56,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €7.2 billion (at the go-forward perimeter), operating in 54 countries under two brands - Atos for services and Eviden for products and systems. European number one in cybersecurity and a leader in cloud, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE listed on Euronext Paris.
The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
Category Buyer – Indirect Services
About the role
We are looking for a Category Buyer to manage procurement activities across indirect service categories, with a focus on Professional Services, IT Services, Facilities and HR-related services. In this role, you will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, support business stakeholders and contribute to the development and execution of category sourcing strategies. You will play a key role in delivering cost optimization opportunities, building strong supplier relationships and ensuring procurement activities support business objectives. This role is ideal for someone who combines a commercial mindset with strong stakeholder management and sourcing expertise.
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities within assigned indirect service categories
- Lead sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers
- Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business needs
- Partner closely with stakeholders across HR, IT, Facilities and Finance functions
- Build and manage supplier relationships, including performance and SLA reviews
- Analyze spend, market trends and cost drivers to identify savings and optimization opportunities
- Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with procurement policies
- Ensure service quality and value delivery throughout the supplier lifecycle
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