Junior Buyer, Software

Responsibilities

• Assist senior colleagues in the end-to-end sourcing process, including identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers.
• Support sourcing activities by preparing RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Quotations).
• Participate in supplier scoring and negotiations to ensure alignment with procurement needs.
• Maintain relationships with key functional stakeholders in Legal, Risk, Information Security, and Data Privacy.
• Conduct market research to support category plans and sourcing events.
• Prepare reports on category performance, savings, and supplier performance for management.
• Support sustainable procurement initiatives, including supplier diversity and inclusion.
• Help streamline processes to improve operational efficiency within the procurement department.

Requirements

• Experience in software procurement activities.
• Strong IT acumen.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Proven ability to solve problems and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Robust willingness to learn and support complex, high-level projects.
• Effective communication skills for clear information conveyance.
• A results-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude toward team goals.

About the Company

AXA XL is the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, dedicated to solving complex risks for mid-sized companies and multinationals. We combine data-driven insights, leading technology, and top talent to reinvent re/insurance through an agile and inclusive workspace.