[Hiring] Global Supplier Expert @Atos

Role Description

As a Global Supplier Expert at Atos, you will own the governance and operational management of strategic supplier relationships within your assigned category. You will lead supplier performance management, governance forums, risk mitigation, and escalation handling, while ensuring contract execution and continuous improvement. Partnering closely with Buyers and internal stakeholders, you will help protect Atos’ interests and deliver value for both the business and its customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the Atos supplier management and category strategies for assigned suppliers
• Manage a portfolio of Global and/or GEO suppliers based on complexity, criticality, and risk
• Lead supplier governance reviews, service reviews, and strategic steering committees
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage supplier performance through SLAs, KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement actions
• Support contract execution governance and provide operational guidance on contractual matters
• Identify, manage, and mitigate supplier risks across operational, financial, and compliance dimensions
• Register and track supplier-related savings in line with Atos policies
• Ensure compliance with Atos standards, ISO certifications, and audit requirements
• Maintain accurate and auditable supplier documentation and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of experience in IT with a focus on supplier management
• Hands-on experience managing supplier performance, governance, and operational relationships
• Professional proficiency in English
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
• High level of ownership, proactivity, and accountability
• Excellent communication skills, including escalation management
• Analytical mindset with strong organizational skills

Good-to-have Qualifications / Skills

• Additional languages are a plus
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification (ITIL v3 accepted as legacy)
• Experience using AI-enabled tools and analytics to enhance supplier management

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