Procurement Category Manager (IT and Data)

Mistral.ai · Parissenior

In short

▸Gestión estratégica de compras en TI y datos para reducir costos y optimizar herramientas.
▸Negociación global con proveedores clave, gestión de contratos y consolidación de herramientas internas.
▸Rol clave en la escalabilidad de Mistral con enfoque en eficiencia y gobernanza de gastos indirectos.

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What they ask for

✓Mínimo 5 años como Buyer o Category Manager.
✓Experiencia comprobada en categorías de IT, SaaS o datos.
✓Capacidad demostrada de negociar con grandes proveedores.
✓Habilidades sólidas de gestión de proyectos y múltiples iniciativas.
✓Habilidades de comunicación y relación con stakeholders.
✓Adaptabilidad en entornos dinámicos y en evolución.

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About Mistral Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited. The Role As a Procurement Category Manager (IT and Data) on the Procurement team, you will own and drive cost savings across indirect spend, with a focus on IT and Data categories. This role is critical to scaling Mistral’s operations efficiently, as you define and execute procurement strategies for high-impact areas like data acquisition, SaaS, and tooling. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to rationalize contracts, renegotiate agreements, and implement processes that reduce complexity and costs, directly shaping how Mistral optimizes its resources. What You Will Do Lead global negotiations on indirect spend to drive measurable cost savings. Define and execute procurement strategies tailored for Data & IT categories. Identify and manage existing contracts, tools, and needs, including renewals and renegotiations. Build and manage supplier panels to reduce fragmentation and improve governance. Rationalize tool usage and consolidate internal needs with business owners. Lead procurement projects end-to-end, from RFP to contractualization. Contribute to the digitization of procurement through P2P tool adoption. What We're Looking For At least 5 years of experience as a Buyer/Category Manager , ideally in IT, SaaS, or data-related categories. Proven ability to negotiate with large providers in competitive or tense markets. Strong project management skills to handle multiple initiatives and align stakeholders. Assertiveness and communication skills to push back constructively and build trusted relationships. Adaptability to thrive in dynamic, evolving environments. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks. For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page . Privacy Policy Your privacy matters to us. You can learn more about how we handle your personal data in our Applicant Privacy Policy . Find more English Speaking Jobs in France on Arbeitnow

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