[Hiring] IT Procurement Specialist @leadtech

Role Description

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist with 2–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within technology-related categories such as SaaS, software licensing, or IT services. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Procurement Lead.

The position focuses on implementing defined procurement plans, managing supplier engagements, and ensuring cost-effective and compliant purchasing processes. The role does not include people management or ownership of procurement strategy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience running competitive sourcing processes and negotiating commercial terms.
• Comfortable working with contract structures, subscription-based models, and cost analysis frameworks.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong commercial mindset, decisive, and solution-oriented.
• Approachable and collaborative working style.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and adaptable to evolving priorities.
• Experienced with digital procurement systems.
• Open to leveraging AI tools for productivity and analysis.

Requirements

• Execute end-to-end procurement cycle for software, SaaS, and technology services.
• Manage RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes.
• Coordinate vendor evaluations and support supplier selection.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and governance standards.
• Conduct negotiations within defined approval frameworks.
• Support contract drafting, renewals, and amendments with Legal and Finance.
• Maintain contract repository, renewal trackers, and supplier documentation.
• Monitor license consumption and subscription usage.
• Perform spend analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
• Partner with Engineering, Legal, Finance, Security, and Operations.
• Align stakeholders throughout sourcing and contracting processes.
• Coordinate timelines and flag risks or delays.
• Ensure procurement activities meet budget and compliance requirements.
• Support supplier performance follow-ups.
• Consolidate expenditure data across departments.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and business case inputs.
• Leverage digital procurement systems and AI tools to improve efficiency.

Benefits

• Flexible career path with personalized internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities.
• Flexible schedule with flextime and the option of working fully remote or from our Barcelona office.
• Free Friday afternoons with a 7-hour workday.
• 35-hour workweek in July and August.
• Competitive salary, full-time permanent contract.
• 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days!

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Leadtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, which means we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, interests, and personal circumstances. Our team welcomes applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and/or disabilities. All we need is your high energy, skills, and willingness to be part of a great project!

Location

You'll have the flexibility to choose whether you'd like to come to the office every day, from time to time, or work fully remote. If you prefer to be surrounded with amazing people, our exceptional office is in Barcelona's Blue Building, located right on the city's seafront. Enjoy our office perks such as free fruit, snacks, and coffee, and participate in our Mario Kart and table tennis competitions.