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# IT SOFTWARE BUYER

- **Company:** Edenred
- **Location:** Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €31,200
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Software Asset Management, Software Engineering
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/it-software-buyer-edenred-france-company-10736807

## About the Role

4. Procurement Governance, Communication & Best Practices

· Contribute to internal procurement community meetings and promote best practices across subsidiaries.

· Communicate newly signed contracts through available channels (Intranet, Teams, Procurement tools).

· Track and report savings on a monthly basis.

· Deploy and generalize tender toolkits and processes across the Group.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

· Minimum 6 years of experience in IT procurement, ideally focused on Software / SaaS / Applications.

· Strong knowledge of licensing models (SaaS, Subscription-based, On-prem, Enterprise Agreements…).

· Ability to work closely with SAM or IT asset teams is a strong plus.

· Excellent negotiation, analytical, and synthesis skills.

· Ability to challenge stakeholders while maintaining strong partnerships.

· Curious, adaptable, agile, and able to manage complex environments.

· Strong team spirit with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.

· Fluent in English and French (written & spoken).

## Description

As part of the Group Procurement Department, you will be responsible for leading global sourcing and negotiation activities for IT Software, with a focus on business applications, SaaS solutions, and transversal digital tools. You will also contribute to procurement activities for IT Services when required.

You will play a key role in optimizing Edenred's software ecosystem, contributing to cost efficiency, vendor performance, innovation, and compliance. You will work in close partnership with the newly established Software Asset Management (SAM) team to ensure alignment between sourcing strategy, contract lifecycle management, and software usage optimization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 1. Sourcing & Negotiation

· Collect, challenge, and analyze business needs for software and application-related purchases.

· Build negotiation strategies and prepare RFP/RFI documentation.

· Lead end-to-end negotiations with software publishers and service providers.

· Secure optimal contract terms regarding pricing, SLAs, licensing models, intellectual property, and compliance.

· Collaborate daily with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Architecture, Finance teams and CSR departement.

 2. Vendor Management

· Build and monitor vendor scorecards based on performance, innovation, risk, and financial criteria.

· Collect and consolidate internal feedback (satisfaction, issues, improvement areas).

· Prepare and conduct business review meetings with key strategic vendors.

· Follow up on improvement plans and contractual commitments.

 3. Collaboration with SAM (Software Asset Management)

· Work closely with the SAM team to ensure procurement decisions align with license usage, renewals, and compliance requirements.

· Provide purchasing insights to optimize software consumption and reduce software-related risks.

· Co-build renewal strategies and roadmap for key software assets.

· Support the definition of common methodologies, processes, and governance between Procurement and SAM.