Shape the Future of Technology Sourcing in Telecommunications

At BuyIn, the strategic procurement alliance of Orange and Deutsche Telekom, we leverage our scale, expertise and innovation mindset to create value across a €20B+ spend ecosystem. From Network and IT to Devices and Platforms, technology is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Vice President Strategic Procurement Devices & Platforms to lead our Devices & Platforms organization, accelerate business transformation, strengthen our B2C sourcing ecosystem and build the next generation of strategic partnerships across Orange, Deutsche Telekom and our partners.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the technology and marketing agenda and create significant commercial impact of some of the world's leading telecommunications groups while leading a high-impact international organization.

Description of domain/function:

As Senior Vice President Strategic Procurement Devices & Platforms, you will define and deliver BuyIn’s sourcing strategy across Mobile Devices, Home Devices, TV & Service Platforms, Communications Services, SIM, and IoT, covering both hardware and software. You will create sustainable value through strategic sourcing, supplier governance, innovation, resilience, and operational excellence.

You will operate at the intersection of business, marketing, technology, procurement and leadership, shaping sourcing strategies for customer-facing products and platforms while leading transversal transformation initiatives across governance, procurement digitalization, business continuity, risk management and strategic partnerships.

Scope: Global responsibility for Devices & Platforms sourcing across Mobile Devices, Home Devices, TV & Service Platforms, Communications Services, SIM, IoT and related Hardware & Software ecosystems.

Stakeholders: Senior executive stakeholders across Orange, Deutsche Telekom, strategic suppliers, and key industry partners.

Leadership: International team leadership with responsibility for developing capabilities, performance, and collaboration across cultures.

Reporting: Senior executive reporting line within BuyIn, with regular interaction at shareholder leadership level.

What You will Do

• Define the vision and strategic roadmap for BuyIn's Devices & Platforms domain covering >€5bn annual spend

• Lead large-scale sourcing, transformation and value-creation programs, including procurement digitalization, governance harmonization, KPI transformation, contract excellence and business continuity.

• Build trusted partnerships with C-level stakeholders across Orange, Deutsche Telekom, BuyIn and strategic industry partners.

• Lead executive negotiations with global OEMs, platform providers, semiconductor manufacturers and strategic suppliers.

• Own the end-to-end value agenda including savings, supplier governance, stakeholder satisfaction, resilience and risk management.

• Develop and inspire an international team of approximately 60 procurement professionals.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

• Anticipate consumer technology and market trends, translating them into sourcing opportunities and competitive advantage.

What You Bring

• 15+ years of leadership experience in Devices & Platforms, IT, Telecommunications, Digital Transformation, Consulting, or Procurement.

• Proven success leading complex international organizations and executive stakeholder environments.

• Deep expertise across Devices & Platforms sourcing including Mobile Devices, Home Devices, TV & Service Platforms, Communications Services, SIM, IoT and related ecosystems.

• Outstanding strategic thinking, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.

• Ability to inspire teams and drive change in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• Master's degree in engineering, Devices & Platforms, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus.

• Fluent English; French and/or German would be an asset.

Why Joining BuyIn

• A “human sized” company, composed of a talented team of 30+ nationalities empowering the workplace with values of Teamwork, Commitment and Respect

• Flexible working conditions (hybrid working, working from abroad) and time

• Multiple locations in France and Germany

• Competitive package

• Dynamic international team

• Continuous training: our Procurement Academy will support your learning journey

• Cutting-edge procurement with topics on AI, IoT, and Sustainability

• Exciting, multifaceted projects for our mother companies (Orange & Deutsche Telekom) & partners

• 10+ years of track record of excellence in strategic procurement with a spend over €20 million for 45+ customers

• Or even the usage of BI and IA tools to support you in your daily sourcing activities.

Diversity is a part of BuyIn We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.