About The Job
- Territory Procurement works closely with the all business lines and BNP Paribas functions to analyse the value chain, to identify any resources or processes that the Group would strategically and economically benefit from buying, sharing or mutualizing. To deliver on time and with the best commercial conditions, the best quality of products and services at the Territory level, Territory Procurement manages closely the relationship with suppliers, by supporting the lifecycle management, whilst disseminating Procurement norms and best practices to internal clients, promoting cost efficiency initiatives and fostering of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) engagement
Your Main Activities Are
- Ensure close relationships with Suppliers/Service providers by optimising the suppliers portfolio/list according to the entities' strategy and internal client (managers)
- Execute Procurement actions: Internal request analysis; Consultation process (RFI / RFQ / RFP / one to one negotiations); Contract management process
- Foster cost savings from procurement actions and reports the local and global savings in the Group's declaration and report
- Participate in the continuous improvement of Procurement processes and tools
- Contribute to the dissemination of Procurement norms and guidelines across the Territory
Profile And Skills To Success
- Fluent in English and Portuguese
- Availability for 12 months internship
- Facility and Services Management - Purchase/supply
- Facility and Services Management - Services provider relationship
- Analytical Ability
- Ability to conduct a negotiation
- Ability to develop and adapt a process
- Ability to manage/facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training
- Ability to develop and leverage networks
- Ability to collaborate/Teamwork
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail/rigor
- Client focused
Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, The European Leader In Banking And Financial Services In Europe, Operates In 64 Countries And Has Nearly 180,000 Employees. The Group Is Structured Around Three Operating Divisions. Its Business Lines Cooperate Closely, As Part Of Our Integrated Model, To Meet The Needs Of All Our Clients In a Coordinated Manner
- Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB), connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
- Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS), brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
- Investment & Protection Services (IPS), combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ Ambition Is To Cultivate An Open And Responsive Environment For All That Encourages Collaboration And Interaction. We Demonstrate Our Commitment By Actively Contributing To The Group’s Diversity And Inclusion Strategy And Goals, In Line With The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Part Of Our Local Corporate And Social Responsibility - Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal Is Committed To
- Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
- Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
Remote Working Conditions
At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life.
To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page.
- Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
- In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.