Procurement Transformation Specialist / Business Analyst (Cloud Solutions) Long term freelance contract role Start by 1st of Jan – can be before. Remote working Join a leading international client on a minimum 3-6 month contract + long extensions (the manager has already confirmed the role could run for at least 3 years +). Remote working role – must be EU based. This role bridges procurement operations, technology, and business strategy. The successful candidate will lead the evaluation and implementation of next-generation cloud procurement solutions, helping the business move away from existing on-premise tools (e.G., SAP Ariba) toward modern, agile cloud-based systems. Main Purpose
- Lead vendor assessments and proof-of-concept pilots for cloud procurement providers. - Define and formalize functional and technical requirements with key business stakeholders. - Evaluate cloud solution capabilities (usability, integration, scalability, security, and total cost of ownership). - Partner with IT, procurement, and finance teams to ensure alignment between business needs and solution capabilities. - Support strategic decision-making on vendor selection, POC results, and business case development. Key Accountabilities
- Vendor Evaluation: Conduct market research and structured evaluations of cloud procurement platforms. - POC/Pilot Management: Lead proof-of-concept or pilot projects, coordinating technical teams and stakeholders to test solutions. - Business Requirements: Facilitate workshops to capture, validate, and document business requirements. - Stakeholder Management: Act as the key liaison between business, IT, and vendor teams. - Data & Process Analysis: Map and analyze existing procurement processes to identify improvement areas. - Solution Assessment: Evaluate usability, performance, integration, and compliance aspects of shortlisted platforms. - Reporting: Present findings, recommendations, and business cases to senior stakeholders. Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and sourcing workflows. - Experience assessing or implementing cloud-based procurement solutions (Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, etc.). - Ability to translate business needs into system and process requirements. - Proven capability managing technology evaluation or transformation projects. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. - Analytical mindset — ability to evaluate data objectively and produce actionable recommendations. - Strong business acumen;
able to challengevendors and internal stakeholders constructively. Nice to Have
- Background in procurement consulting, business analysis, or technology advisory. - Familiarity with sustainability, supplier risk, or ESG procurement considerations. - Exposure to SAP or Ariba is a plus but not required.