Lead Buyer IT/Telco
ArcelorMittal · Luxembourg
The IT & Telco procurement team supports ArcelorMittal’s digital, technology and telecommunications needs across a global industrial environment. The team partners with business and technical stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies, manage key suppliers and deliver competitive, sustainable and compliant procurement outcomes.
We are looking for a high-quality procurement professional who can contribute to strategic sourcing for IT & Telco categories. The role will focus on value creation, supplier performance, commercial excellence and stakeholder partnership.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT & Telco categories, including major projects, renewals and supplier roadmaps.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing events, from market analysis and tender preparation to supplier selection, negotiation and contract award.
- Drive value through TCO analysis, benchmarking, bundling opportunities, savings delivery and cost avoidance.
- Build strong partnerships with IT, business stakeholders, legal, finance and suppliers to align sourcing decisions with business priorities.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews, including risk, innovation, service quality and continuous improvement.
- Negotiate robust commercial and contractual terms in line with ArcelorMittal governance, compliance and procurement policies.
- Prepare clear execution plans, track progress and report key achievements, risks and decisions in a concise and structured way.
- Depending on seniority, guide or coordinate buyers and operational support teams to ensure smooth contract and PO execution.
Profile Required:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Economics or equivalent. MBA or degree from a leading business school is a strong advantage.
- Relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, consulting, supply chain, business development or commercial roles.
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
- Strong negotiation capability and ability to manage complex supplier and stakeholder discussions.
- Good understanding of contracts, TCO, supplier performance, risk management and procurement governance.
- Ability to work across functions, cultures and seniority levels in an international environment.
- Comfortable with data, Excel and procurement systems such as SAP; e-sourcing or source-to-contract tools are a plus.
- Knowledge of IT, software, cloud, digital services or telecommunications sourcing is an advantage, but not a strict requirement for high-potential profiles.
- Fluent in English. Any additional European language is a plus.
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in 60 countries and primary steelmaking facilities in 15 countries. Our material is part of the fabric of life. What we produce makes a difference – to individuals, communities, businesses and society. At ArcelorMittal, the safety, health, and wellbeing of our employees are our top priorities. We believe that every accident is avoidable, and it is essential for every employee, from the shop floor to the management committee, to hold this belief.
Our purpose is to produce ever smarter steels that have a positive benefit for people and planet. Steels made using innovative processes which use less energy, emit significantly less carbon and reduce costs. Steels that are cleaner, stronger and reusable. Steels for electric vehicles and renewable energy infrastructure that will support societies as they transform through this century. With steel at our core, our inventive people and an entrepreneurial culture at heart, we will support the world in making that change. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future.