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 challenge vendors 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.