Procurement Officer – Software & Market Data Apprentice

About Euronext

Euronext is the leading pan-European market infrastructure, connecting European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. It operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. With over 1,800 listed issuers and around €6.3 trillion in combined market capitalisation, it has an unmatched blue-chip franchise and a strong diverse domestic and international client base. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets and is the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. Its total product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. The Group provides a multi-asset clearing house through Euronext Clearing, and custody and settlement services through Euronext Securities central securities depositories in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext also leverages its expertise in running markets by providing technology and managed services to third parties. In addition to its main regulated market, it also operates a number of junior markets, simplifying access to listing for SMEs. 

The opportunity

The position is opened within the Euronext Procurement Team from March 2026 onwards.

The Procurement team is responsible for the purchasing of products and services to be used by Euronext Companies and employees. The team is responsible for expenditure on services such as Transversal IT (Software, Cloud, Market Data, Hardware, Professional Services, Travel, Office Services, Catering amongst a wide range of others Procurement Categories.)

It is a unique opportunity to join a well-experienced team, in an ambitious group, and in a very dynamic sector.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing projects and initiatives aimed at improving procurement operations

• Performs industry research and uses knowledge to contribute to the development of successful negotiation strategies with senior procurement staff

• Build a comprehensive spend analysis of the software procurement category. The goal is to identify and suggest optimization opportunities for the short, mid and long term

• Contributes to the RFI, RFQ and RFP processes and helps evaluate proposals and bids

• Contribute to the development and implementation of new processes used by procurement mainly on the Software and Market Data Categories

 Who we are looking for...

Profile

• A first experience in a IT procurement (Software/Market Data) would be a plus

• Good knowledge of the RFI, RFQ and RFP processes

• Knowledge of financial analysis and billing processes

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Understanding of billing systems and financial reporting tools is a plus

• Fluent in French and English. A third language (“fluent” level) would be a plus

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in billing operations

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with different stakeholders

• Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Internal Customer-focused mindset,

Desired skills

• Highly motivated, willing and able to learn, demonstrates initiative

• Strong technical and communication skills

• Works well in teams with a strong attention to detail

• Well organized with strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Fast learner, proactive behavior and entrepreneurial mindset

• Attention to detail, reliable and precise

Euronext Values

Unity

•        We respect and value the people we work with

•        We are unified through a common purpose

•        We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

•        We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

•        We act with integrity in everything we do

•        We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

•        We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

•        We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

•        We take smart risks

Energy

•        We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

•        We focus on and encourage personal leadership

•        We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

•           We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

•           We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

•           We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.