Procurement Specialist - Remote Europe

Paymentology; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A pioneering fintech company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead contract negotiations and shape procurement frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in SaaS and technology procurement, a proven ability to drive cost optimization, and knowledge of ERP systems. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement processes within a global team in Spain.

Formación

• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in SaaS / technology procurement.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and risk management.
• Track record of delivering significant cost savings.

Responsabilidades

• Lead contract negotiations with vendors.
• Support the development of procurement frameworks.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across multiple categories.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams.

Conocimientos

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Vendor management

Risk management

Procurement frameworks

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Procurement

CIPS or equivalent professional certification

Herramientas

ERP systems

Procurement automation tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At Paymentology, we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay cards at scale – across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It\'s this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

We’re looking for a Procurement Specialist to bring subject matter expertise in procurement, ideally within SaaS and technology. This role is critical in shaping Paymentology’s procurement frameworks, driving contract negotiations, optimising costs, and embedding scalable vendor management processes. If you have experience balancing strategic procurement with hands-on execution and influencing outcomes across global teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you get to do

• Lead contract negotiations with vendors to achieve the best commercial and risk-mitigated outcomes
• Support the development of procurement frameworks and templates such as vendor onboarding checklists and contract risk matrices for use across the business
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives across multiple categories by identifying and executing savings opportunities
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity to embed procurement risk management into enterprise policies and vendor selection
• Support the rollout of procurement systems, including ERP purchase order processes and third-party risk management tools, and act as system owner

What you can look forward to

At Paymentology we value making a difference to the lives of the people who work for us and who live in the communities where we operate. You can look forward to working with a diverse, global team where Paymentologists at all levels play an important part in our global mission to advance the world through payments and make a difference on a global scale.

Responsibilities (continued)

• Operate independently to lead negotiations and support the design of procurement frameworks
• Work with the Senior Procurement Specialist on setting priorities and support advice given to senior management on sourcing strategies
• Represent Paymentology in negotiations and influence procurement outcomes across the company
• Solve ambiguous and strategic procurement problems such as multi-layered contract risk, regional compliance obligations, and complex pricing models
• Help design scalable procurement policies and frameworks that balance commercial optimisation with regulatory, financial, and operational risk
• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams and support the shaping of the global procurement policy
• Build strong supplier partnerships to secure strategic advantage

Education and Experience

• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in SaaS / technology procurement
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, risk management, and supporting the implementation of vendor performance frameworks
• Track record of delivering significant cost savings and shaping procurement processes
• Knowledge of ERP systems, procurement automation tools, and vendor risk management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Procurement; CIPS or equivalent professional certification preferred