Senior Procurement Specialist

-; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology provider is seeking a Procurement Manager in Berlin. This role involves leading sourcing strategies for corporate services, managing relationships with providers, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in procurement and excellent English communication skills. The company supports a hybrid work environment, fostering a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Leistungen

Hybrid working

Flexible work hours

Commitment to diversity

Qualifikationen

• Min. 5 years experience in sourcing & procurement or contracting.
• Strong analytical skills with data and digital tools.
• Excellent organizational capabilities under pressure.

Aufgaben

• Lead sourcing of corporate service categories.
• Define and manage category strategies for alignment.
• Own relationships with major providers and mitigate risks.
• Drive cost optimization and process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Sourcing & procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Excellent English communication

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry‑leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research‑led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the supply of all Third Party products and services consumed by Avaloq for its own operations and report directly to the global Head of Vendor Management. In collaboration with other specialist teams you define Vendor engagement strategies, drive sourcing and orchestrate purchasing activities for Avaloq globally for the Corporate Services category.

Your team

Lead sourcing of all corporate service categories, including real estate & facility management, marketing, HR, corporate IT, and professional services. Define and manage the category strategies ensuring alignment with business goals, delivery quality, and cost‑efficiency targets. Own relationships to major providers, foster strategic collaboration, and mitigate risks. Leverage procurement processes to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency. Identify and drive opportunities for cost optimization / process improvement. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (up to C‑level) to understand business needs and align corporate services accordingly. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Your key tasks

• Lead sourcing of all corporate service categories, including real estate & facility management, marketing, HR, corporate IT, and professional services
• Define and manage the category strategies ensuring alignment with business goals, delivery quality, and cost‑efficiency targets
• Own relationships to major providers, foster strategic collaboration, and mitigate risks
• Leverage procurement processes to ensure transparency, compliance, and efficiency
• Identify and drive opportunities for cost optimization / process improvement
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (up to C‑level) to understand business needs and align corporate services accordingly
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations

Qualifications

• Min. 5 years experience in sourcing & procurement, negotiation, contracting, and/or business partner management
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data and digital tools
• Excellent organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency
• Excellent English communication skills, both orally as well as in writing

It would be a real bonus if you have:

• Experience in working with a bank and or software company
• Knowledge of Operational resilience- and AI-regulations
• Experience with ESG and compliance tools

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

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