Country Procurement Lead – Mobile Devices

Sourcing Tomorrow's Success
BuyIn, a common company between Orange and Deutsche Telekom is the largest procurement alliance in the TelCo world. We feature sourcing projects over three continents and negotiating €20 billion per years for 45+ customers. At BuyIn, we continuously strive to innovate for our stakeholders, 5G, IoT, AI, Cloud and Robotics are part of our day-to-day business operations.

By prioritizing environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical business practices, our company is committed to building a sustainable future for both our business and the planet.

About The Role
We're looking for a Country Procurement Lead who's ready to take charge of local sourcing for Mobile Devices. This role is all about connecting the dots between global procurement strategies and what's happening on the ground in the allocated countries. You'll be the go-to person for local insights, supplier relationships matters, and making sure we're delivering the best value possible.

You'll be part of a global telecom joint venture, working closely within central procurement teams, with local stakeholders, and top-tier suppliers. Your mission? Help us make smart sourcing decisions that work both globally and locally.

What You'll Be Doing
Know the Market Inside Out

• Be the local expert on telecom hardware—know the trends, the pricing, and what the competition's up to.
• Keep an eye on spending, supplier performance, and pricing benchmarks.
• Spot risks and opportunities early by staying on top of market shifts.

Work with People, Not Just Processes

• Build strong relationships with local procurement and commercial teams.
• Make sure local needs are heard in global strategy discussions.
• Team up with central and regional sourcing folks to keep everyone aligned.

Manage Suppliers Like a Pro

• Support negotiations with local suppliers to get the best deals.
• Share local pricing insights with global teams to help them close big deals.
• Help shape creative sourcing strategies that deliver real value.

Share What Works

• Spread the word on what's working locally—success stories, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Help improve sourcing processes and negotiation playbooks.
• Be a connector across countries, making sure we're all learning from each other.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Business, Procurement, Telecom, or something similar.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management—ideally in telecom or tech.
• You're ready to become the expert on procurement topics related to your allocated countries
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and navigating complex organizations.
• Strong with numbers and tools like Excel or Power BI, and confident building contents & presenting to execs.
• Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written).

WHY JOINING BUYIN

• A "human sized" company, composed of a talented team of 30+ nationalities empowering the workplace with values of Teamwork, Commitment and Respect
• Flexible working conditions (hybrid working, working from abroad) and time
• Multiple locations in France and Germany
• Competitive package
• Dynamic international team
• Continuous training: our Procurement Academy will support your learning journey
• Cutting-edge procurement with topics on AI, IoT, and Sustainability
• Exciting, multifaceted projects for our mother companies (Orange & Deutsche Telekom) & partners
• You'll have a real say in sourcing decisions that matter.
• Help shape the future of procurement in a global alliance.
• Get exposure to a wide range of markets and innovative procurement practices.
• Or even the usage of BI and IA tools to support you in your daily sourcing activities.