About the job

• The Procurement activity at Group Strategic Sourcing (at Group and Entity level) supports the Entities of BNP Paribas Group in the process of buying goods and services to get the best combination of quality, cost, risks and delivery time
• It?s mandate covers all the Group external expenses
• The Procurement activity of BNP Paribas Group's main tasks are to meet the needs of the businesses/entities in terms of external spending while ensuring the best cost-quality-time for the Group, optimizing these external costs and guarantee the security of the supplier relationship

Your Main Activities Are

• Support your clients (French BNP Paribas entities and buyers) in their usage of the procurement tool, on an ongoing basis and ensure client satisfaction (quality, costs, processing time)
• Administrate master data of the Procurement tool: Create, modify and delete procurement master data upon business users requests, monitor data sourcing, perform analysis of rejected data, control the consistency of data input and inform stakeholders
• Manage user access rights of the Procurement tool
• Perform controls on your activities and ensure the respect of the support KPIs

Profile and Skills to Success

• Bachelor?s degree or equivalent (>= 3 years)
• Experience in Notions of Procurement related activities or similar roles (sales, IT, finance, operations, administration, etc.) are a plus, notions in procurement tools administration (Ivalua, Ariba, Coupa, etc.) are a plus
• French is mandatory (at least B1 level - intermediate), knowledge of English (B1 level - intermediate)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Knowledge in procurement tools is a plus
• Availability and customer orientation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Rigor and excellent attention to details
• Strong organizational skills
• Dynamic and proactive attitude
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is a leader in the Eurozone, and a prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe's banking history. It has a presence in 65 countries, with around 190 000 Employees ? including more than 145 000 in Europe.

• Our presence in Portugal

Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 7.100 employees across several entities operating directly in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses.

• International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions:

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group?s retail activities and specialised business lines;
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

• Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

• Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

• Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.

• In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.