Cognyte Purchasing Buyer 

Cyprus, South Cyprus, Limassol 

314602114

Today’s world is crime-riddled. Criminals are everywhere, invisible, virtual and sophisticated. Traditional ways to prevent and investigate crime and terror are no longer enough…

Technology is changing incredibly fast. The criminals know it, and they are taking advantage. We know it too.

As a Cognyter you will:

• Lead a software purchasing process for Internal & OEM solutions
• Lead projects across procurement infrastructures
• Act as a business partner to various departments, providing insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand software requirements and provide solutions
• Collaborate and align with Support, Legal, Operations, Finance, and other business units to achieve the company’s goals
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with software vendors to secure advantageous terms and cost reduction
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies
• Monitor and manage software budgets and expenditures
• Review and approve purchase orders according to the company's policies and procedures

For that mission you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Law, or a related field
• 3 - 4 years of experience in procurement at a global technology-oriented company. Experience in software procurement, familiarity with Annual Recurring Revenue model (ARR) and subscription models - an advantage
• Excellent commercial and analytical skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of ERP system, preferably Oracle
• Ability to act as a business partner and collaborate effectively with internal teams
• Problem-solving and service-oriented approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a multi-task environment
• Orientation to details and strong organizational skills