Buyer

Hello, my name is Sarah, I'm a business software buyer at Société Générale. I joined the Group in 2016 as a apprentice, then I left for a few months before returning on a permanent contract in 2018.

My job is to support IT departments and businesses in their business software acquisition projects. This includes managing calls for tender and renegotiating contracts. Business software refers to all software applications that support the different activities of the bank's. For example, a credit simulator software.
I intervene as soon as a team expresses its needs, until the contract is signed with the supplier, through several intermediate stages, such as, for example, the qualification of the need, strategy, and study of the market, as well as commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers.

I like the fact that every project is different, in terms of requirements, planning, and internal and external contacts. I interact every day with the IT teams, the business, the legal experts, which requires a strong adaptability, all in an international context. It's very instructive and comprehensive.

I work in a team where the atmosphere is very pleasant. There's a lot of kindness every day. There are a lot of conviviality moments so it's not uncommon to put on a few pounds when you integrate the purchasing department. In addition, members of the management are accessible and available for their teams. They set us clear objectives. I really appreciate it.

Since Covid, we've all got into the habit of exchanging with our suppliers online, which I believe impoverishes the relationship. So I took the initiative of reorganizing face-to-face meetings because I am convinced that certain discussions are more successful around a table than over the phone.

When I joined Société Générale, I was pleasantly surprised by the dynamism and creativity in an industry as conventional as banking. In addition, I also appreciates the importance given to employee development, whether it is through training, the possibility internally, the capacity of listening and monitoring of managers and HR. In fact, that's why I wanted to stay after my apprenticeship and I'm delighted.

So if you're interested in this job too, come and join us!