Conduent
Conduent
Conduent provides technology-led business services that help companies and government agencies manage complex operations and improve customer experiences. Its work spans customer experience management, finance and accounting, human capital management, digital solutions, and specialized services for healthcare and public sector organizations. The company combines automation, analytics, and operational expertise to streamline workflows and support more efficient service delivery across industries including healthcare, logistics, and consulting.

Strategic Buying Services Analyst I - Romania Remote

Lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, and cost optimization for Conduent’s global purchasing operations. The role combines procurement analytics, sourcing governance, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination in a remote Romania-based position.

Description

  • Manage key suppliers and apply advanced sourcing and end-to-end commodity management practices across assigned direct purchasing categories
  • Use program timelines, supplier lead times, and production capacity data to support purchasing decisions
  • Drive cost optimization through competitive bidding, eAuctions, electronic catalogs, blanket contracts, commodity planning, opportunity assessments, business intelligence, and spend analytics
  • Own cost savings goals and deliver results against established targets
  • Lead process improvements while ensuring performance against key performance indicators
  • Coordinate low-value and urgent purchase requests with the remote Transactional Purchasing Services team
  • Build commodity expertise and establish sourcing strategies informed by market conditions, pricing trends, and technology developments
  • Manage the complete purchasing sourcing cycle, from bid-list planning and RFQ preparation through negotiations, supplier selection, approvals, and contract or purchase order issuance
  • Ensure sourcing activities, contracts, and purchase orders follow corporate purchasing policies and procedures
  • Address complex commercial matters and identify, mitigate, and resolve supplier risks
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and coordination support to fellow buyers

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in procurement, accounting, business, or engineering
  • At least five years of experience negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts, including ownership of complex procurement activities
  • Experience with direct purchasing and chassis tools is advantageous
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and SAP
  • Very strong spoken and written English skills at C1 level or above
  • Knowledge of another European language is advantageous
  • Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage several complex projects, and meet tight deadlines
  • Advanced analytical ability for complex problems requiring strategic evaluation
  • Willingness to travel as required

Benefits

  • Work in a competitive environment within a global organization
  • Collaborate across regions with diverse stakeholders and senior leaders
  • Gain exposure to advanced strategic sourcing, analytics, and automation practices
  • Pursue career growth across procurement, supply chain, and global operations
  • Develop professionally through cross-functional work, sourcing leadership opportunities, and global procurement initiatives

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