Key Skills

Job Description

Everience is an international consulting group delivering AI-augmented digital services and placing people at the heart of the AI revolution. With a presence in Europe, Africa, Asia and America, Everience offers its 4,000-strong workforce the most demanding and stimulating environment in which to transform and develop their skills, learning about new AI-based roles and building their future employability. Through its Symbiotic Academy the group offers a unique hub for training, practical application and exchange where everyone can experiment, learn, and progress in the fields of artificial intelligence and data. In accordance with its core purpose of orchestrating the symbiotic relationship between humans and AI in the workplace, Everience is making the augmented employee the driving force of a “symbiotic age”, where AI enhances talents and opens up new career opportunities. Job Description For one of our clients, a leading international energy company, we are looking for an IT/OT Procurement Specialist to support its Wind business within the CEP Digital Programme. In this role, you will contribute to sourcing activities related to the development of a new Operations Control Centre (OCC) and other Operational Technology (OT) initiatives. You will work closely with internal procurement teams, IT and Digital specialists, technical stakeholders and business representatives to identify suitable suppliers, coordinate sourcing processes and support commercial negotiations. This is a hands-on position for someone with a background in IT procurement, technology sourcing or Operational Technology procurement who enjoys working with different stakeholders in an international environment. Your Responsibilities Support and execute sourcing and procurement activities within the IT/OT category. Identify potential suppliers and conduct market research to understand available technologies, services and capabilities. Translate business and technical requirements into procurement specifications and sourcing strategies. Prepare and coordinate RFI, RFQ and RFP processes. Evaluate supplier proposals, commercial offers and technical requirements in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Support supplier selection, clarification meetings and commercial negotiations. Coordinate contract development and collaborate with Legal, Procurement and business teams. Manage supplier relationships and support supplier onboarding and mobilisation. Monitor procurement progress, timelines, risks and commercial agreements. Ensure procurement activities follow internal policies, governance and compliance requirements. Qualifications Approximately 3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or purchasing, preferably within IT, Digital or Operational Technology. Experience with IT procurement, technology sourcing or IT/OT-related procurement activities. Understanding of supplier selection, tendering processes, RFI/RFQ/RFP documentation and contract negotiations. Experience working with technical stakeholders, such as IT, Digital, Engineering or Operations teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work independently, take ownership and manage multiple procurement activities. Practical, proactive and solution-oriented approach. Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment. Good command of English, both written and spoken. Nice to have Experience with Operational Technology (OT) procurement. Exposure to SCADA systems, industrial control systems or operational communication infrastructure. Experience within Wind, Energy, Telecommunications, Manufacturing or other technology-driven industries. Familiarity with complex procurement environments and international suppliers. Additional Information All our positions are open to both women and men and are, of course, open to people with disabilities.

Core Responsibilities

Support IT/OT sourcing and procurement for the development of a new Operations Control Centre and other OT initiatives, including supplier research, tender coordination, proposal evaluation, and commercial negotiations. Coordinate contract development and supplier onboarding while monitoring progress, risks, compliance, and stakeholder requirements.

Requirements

Candidates should have approximately 3–5 years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience, preferably in IT, Digital, or Operational Technology, and understand tendering and contract negotiations. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, independence, a proactive approach, comfort in international environments, and good written and spoken English are required.