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Category Buyer, General Services

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)

Amadeus

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years

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What we're looking for

Around 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably within services categories, and ideally with exposure to HR-related services such as recruitment, training, payroll, relocation or employee benefits in an international or matrix organization.
Good knowledge of strategic sourcing, contracting models, negotiation principles, and contract lifecycle management.
Ability to influence stakeholders, challenge requirements, and provide strategic alternatives.
Proactive mindset with strong business understanding and the ability to anticipate needs.
Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
Strong analytical and project-management skills, able to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Nice to have

Experience using procurement tools (e.g., Coupa), contract management platforms, and virtual collaboration tools (SharePoint, etc.) are desirable.

The role

Ready to take your procurement career global? Join our Global Purchasing team and manage end-to-end purchasing initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders across regions, functions, and service categories.

The role will primarily focus on Human Resources Services, including spend areas such as recruitment, training, HR consultancy, relocation, employee benefits and allowances, payroll services, and other people-related services. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize total cost of ownership, support supplier performance management, and strengthen Procurement's value contribution in close collaboration with HR stakeholders, Regional Buyers, Legal, Finance, and other relevant business partners. Based on business priorities and Procurement team needs, you will also support sourcing initiatives across other indirect services categories.

What you'll do

Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for HR and indirect services categories, from need identification and market analysis to negotiation, contract signature, implementation and savings reporting.
Conduct RFx activities, supplier evaluations and fact-based negotiations, ensuring alignment with business needs, procurement policy and total value objectives.
Implement contracts in coordination with Regional Buyers and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with Legal, data privacy and other teams during negotiation and contracting phases.
Ensure contract compliance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Proactively keep pace of the purchasing process and evolution
Provide support to other indirect services categories and cross-category sourcing initiatives when required, working collaboratively with Category Managers, Regional Buyers and relevant internal stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with internal IT stakeholders.
Promote procurement's role by proactively engaging with internal customers and influencing sourcing decisions.
Support business partners in defining needs and identifying alternative supply options
Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further opportunity, follow satisfaction and implement action plan when needed
Support the Cluster Lead in defining the sourcing roadmap and prioritizing initiatives.
Conduct internal and external analyses (market trends, supplier capabilities, industry benchmarks).
Coordinate all steps of the sourcing lifecycle, including RFx and contract management.
Perform market intelligence activities to identify new vendors and benchmark pricing.

Job Title

Category Buyer, General Services

About Amadeus

Amadeus is a leading global travel technology company that provides software solutions to the travel and tourism industry, including airlines, hotels, travel agencies, and other travel service providers. With its headquarters in Madrid, Spain, Amadeus operates in over 190 countries and is one of the largest technology companies in the travel sector, known for its distribution systems, IT solutions, and data-driven services. The company's scale is substantial, with tens of thousands of employees worldwide, and it plays a critical role in the digital infrastructure of the travel industry.

In Spain, Amadeus has a significant presence, with its main offices in Madrid and additional operations in Barcelona. The company is a major employer of international talent, offering a multicultural work environment where English is often the working language. For international professionals, Amadeus provides opportunities to work on cutting-edge travel technology, with roles spanning product management, data science, legal, finance, and IT. The company's commitment to innovation and its global reach make it an attractive destination for those looking to build a career in travel tech while living in Spain.

Industry: Travel Tech
Founded: 1987
Employees: 10,000–50,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Amadeus is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, making it a prime destination for tech professionals seeking to relocate to Spain.
The company operates in a multicultural environment with English as a common working language, easing the transition for international hires.
Amadeus offers comprehensive relocation support and benefits for international employees, including visa assistance and settling-in services.
With a global presence in over 190 countries, Amadeus provides opportunities for international career growth and mobility.
The company is a leader in travel technology, offering roles in cutting-edge areas like data science, product management, and IT.

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Additional information

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

Amadeus Group never charges fees, requests payment, or asks for financial information during recruitment. All legitimate opportunities are communicated solely through official Amadeus channels, including our careers website. Any payment request or outreach via unofficial platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram) should be treated as fraudulent.

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