Purchasing Specialist

Job description<br /><br />Atos SE (Societas Europaea) is a leader in digital services with 2014 pro forma annual revenue of circa € 11 billion and 93,000 employees in 72 countries. Serving a global client base, the Group provides Consulting & Systems Integration services, Managed Services & BPO, Cloud operations, Big Data & Cyber-security solutions, as well as transactional services through Worldline, the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry. With its deep technology expertise and industry knowledge, the Group works with clients across different business sectors: Defense, Financial Services, Health, Manufacturing, Media, Utilities, Public sector, Retail, Telecommunications, and Transportation.<br /><br />Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organizations to create their firm of the future. The Group is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic & Paralympic Games and is listed on the Euronext Paris market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos Consulting, Atos Worldgrid, Bull, Canopy, and Worldline.<br /><br />Our ability to deliver Operational Excellence means that we are always ready and able to help our clients address whatever challenges they face, wherever they are in the world. We also place great emphasis on understanding and meeting the needs and priorities of our clients, including their sustainability objectives.<br /><br />Atos values the individual and strives to deliver an appropriate work-life balance because a motivated and happy person can add untold value to our clients and colleagues around the world.<br /><br /><br />Desired Skills and Experience<br /><br />- Obtains products and/or services from vendors by negotiating best price while considering product quality vendor reliability and urgency of need.<br />- Interact with various team members and clients in a professional manner.<br />- Process new requests, resolve issues with vendors involving delivery, quality, invoicing, etc.<br /><br /><br />- Typically requires a minimum of 3-4 years related experience.<br /><br />- Proven track record of working in an environment, with minimal supervision.<br />- Experience multitasking in a fast paced environment successfully prioritizing deadlines