Global Procurement Lead

Há 1 mês


Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal Phiture Tempo inteiro

Key Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive procurement strategy to support Canonical's global operations, including supply chain management and vendor relationships.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvements.

Analyze carbon footprint and develop procurement strategies to reduce environmental impact.

Implement a travel management system to optimize company travel and expenses.

Review and develop expense and credit card policies to ensure alignment with procurement methodology and company mission.

Participate in annual financial planning and budget process.

Prepare and present reports and proposed strategies to management.

Requirements

  • Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
  • Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, technology, or other quantitative field.
  • MCIPS or active progress towards the qualification.
  • Possession of best practice procurement processes, policies, and procedures ideally in a public company environment.
  • Passion for technology that manifests in personal projects and innovation.
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
  • Professional written and spoken English and excellent presentation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability.
  • Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
  • Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments.
  • Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long.

About Canonical

Canonical is an innovative technology firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software.

We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

We Value Diversity

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.



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