Procurement Manager

Position Overview :

The Manager – Procurement (Europe) will lead procurement activities for European business units, focusing on end-to-end RFP management, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationship management.

This role requires deep expertise in RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management, ensuring compliance with European procurement standards and XBP’s global policies.

The individual will act as a strategic partner to European business stakeholders, supporting initiatives that enhance operational excellence and deliver cost savings.

Workplace Type – Work From Office

Job Description :

A. RFP Management (Core Responsibility)

• Lead end-to-end RFP processes for European procurement projects, from requirements gathering to award finalization.
• Draft RFP documents, including Scope of Work (SOW), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), evaluation criteria, and pricing templates.
• Manage stakeholder alignment to define specifications and evaluation frameworks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Develop bid evaluation models and conduct supplier scoring, ensuring transparency and fairness.
• Drive competitive sourcing strategies to achieve best value outcomes.

B. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

o IT hardware & software

o Telecom & network services

o Facilities & real estate services

o Professional & managed services

o Corporate indirect procurement (travel, marketing, etc.)

C. Vendor Governance

D. Operational Excellence

Education

5. Key Skills & Competencies

What We Offer

Diversity

We firmly believe that every person should have the same opportunities, regardless of age, sex, religion, culture, beliefs, or disability status. We are committed to a workplace that reflects and supports diverse individual backgrounds, and perspectives. We want to ensure that we provide an environment that is comfortable and welcoming for everyone, so we can embrace and learn from each other's differences.

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, gender / sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristics