Category Buyer
Department: Finance
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Contract Type: Temporary
Activity Level: 100%
Contract Duration: 10 months
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement. A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including the athletes, the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the International Sports Federations (IFs), Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, the Worldwide Olympic Partners and Media Rights-Holders. It also works with public and private authorities, including the United Nations and other international organisations.
If you are an experienced procurement professional and the vision to build a better world through sports inspires you, this is a unique opportunity for you to become part of the Olympic Movement and join the IOC.
This hybrid position will focus on operational procurement activities, procurement excellence and administration (procurement back-office, processes, systems, reporting).
The role’s final scope and description may be adjusted depending on the successful candidate’s background and profile.
Join Our Team as Category Buyer!
Are you passionate about procurement and ready to make a significant impact within a global organization? We are seeking a dynamic professional with a strong background in indirect procurement and a proven track record in driving procurement excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment and are eager to contribute to the modernization and digitization of procurement processes, this role is for you!
What You’ll Do:
As our Category Buyer, you will play a key role in both tactical and/or strategic sourcing initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders to build strong business relationships. You’ll lead end-to-end sourcing projects, negotiate competitive agreements, and provide valuable insights through spend and supplier data analysis. You will provide guidance to IOC department’s requests to ensure procurement efficiency and best value for money.
On the Procurement excellence front, you Your expertise will ensure be in charge of procurement back-office and reporting. Your expertise will ensure that our procurement processes are efficient, effectivecontinuously improved, further digitised, and aligned with the IOC’s goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Tactical and Strategic Sourcing: Collaborate with and influence educate internal stakeholders to drive value and spend efficiency. Manage sourcing initiatives from start to finish, Llead negotiations and, competitive bidding processes., and manage sourcing initiatives from start to finish.
Responsible Procurement: Oversee continue the development and implementation of the IOC’s Responsible Procurement Program, ensuring sustainability and ethical standards are met.
Procurement Excellence: Facilitate reviews and approvals of Contracts, Purchase Requisitions and Supplier Setup requests. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, standardize processes standardization, and support the digitization of procurement tools and systems. Work closely with the Head of Procurement to develop policies, guidelines, and business improvement strategies.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven Expertise: Extensive experience in indirect procurement within a fast-paced, multinational environment. Strong knowledge of source-to-pay systems and a history of leading improvement and digitization projects.
Communication Skills: Fluency in English and/or French, with excellent proficiency in the other language.
Educational Background: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, preferably with professional procurement qualifications (CIPS, etc.).
Key Competencies: Strong analytical skills, exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, a customer service mindset, project management capabilities, and the ability to influence and facilitate change.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of procurement excellence within the IOC. You’ll have the chance to lead meaningful initiatives, work with diverse teams, and contribute to the success of our organization.
Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is embedded in its DNA and which focuses on what unites us – a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport. You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 70 nationalities.
