Country Procurement Lead – Mobile Devices - Devices & Platforms

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Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, FRA
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Lead local sourcing for mobile devices across allocated countries, aligning local market insights with global procurement strategy. Manage supplier relationships, support negotiations, monitor spending and supplier performance, share best practices, and collaborate with central and regional teams to deliver value and improve sourcing processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 Join 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.

Diversity is a part of BuyIn We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Business, Procurement, Telecom, or similar
  • 5+ years experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management
  • Experience in telecom or tech procurement
  • Fluent in French and English (spoken and written)
  • Strong numerical skills and proficiency with Excel and Power BI/BI tools
  • Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and navigating complex organizations
  • Ability to act as local expert on market trends, pricing, and supplier performance
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The Company
350 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

BuyIn is a strategic procurement joint venture between Deutsche Telekom and Orange. It provides sustainable sourcing and procurement services across the telecommunications sector, using combined purchasing power, analytics, and market insights from more than 40 markets. Its work covers network infrastructure, customer equipment, and information technology, helping telecom partners secure products and services efficiently and responsibly across five continents for their connectivity and communication needs.

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