Purchasing Risk & Transformation Manager

1011 Amadeus IT Group S.A.; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Learning opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Amadeus is seeking a Purchasing Risk & Transformation Manager to shape governance and drive risk management across global purchasing. You will lead strategic initiatives, manage vendor risk, and champion digital procurement, automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Reporting to the Purchasing Governance Office Lead, you will coordinate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Security, Privacy and IT to deliver improved controls and streamlined processes.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering; MBA is a plus.
• 5–7 years in procurement, governance, PMO, transformation or consulting.
• Experience leading cross-functional governance and transformation projects in a global matrix.
• Fluent business English; Spanish would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic Purchasing transformation projects, including process improvements, technology implementations, automation and AI-enabled initiatives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent Purchasing within the Third-Party Risk Governance framework and ensure governance requirements are embedded.
• Drive integration planning for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and business integrations, assessing impacts on suppliers, contracts, processes and systems.
• Develop integration and transition plans and support acquired businesses in adopting Purchasing policies, processes and tools.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Influencing skills

Agile certification

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

ServiceNow

Job description

Purchasing Risk & Transformation Manager

Summary

Purchasing at Amadeus is evolving to support a growing and increasingly complex business environment. We are strengthening governance and third-party risk management while modernizing our processes through digitalization, automation and AI-enabled solutions. As Purchasing Risk & Transformation Manager, reporting to the Purchasing Governance Office Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our Purchasing governance, transformation and risk management agenda. You will lead strategic initiatives, represent Purchasing within the Third-Party Risk Governance framework, support company integrations, and drive the implementation of new processes, tools and ways of working across our global organization. This is an opportunity to combine project management, vendor risk, governance and digital transformation, while working closely with stakeholders across Purchasing, Risk, Compliance, Security, Legal, Privacy and IT. In this role you will Lead strategic Purchasing transformation projects, including process improvements, technology implementations, automation and AI-enabled initiatives. Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful delivery and adoption. Identify opportunities to simplify and digitalize Purchasing processes and improve operational efficiency, controls and user experience. Represent Purchasing within the Third-Party Risk Governance framework, ensuring risk and governance requirements are effectively embedded into Purchasing processes. Drive the continuous improvement of vendor onboarding, due diligence, monitoring and offboarding processes. Partner with Risk, Compliance, Security, Legal, Privacy and Internal Control teams to translate governance requirements into practical and scalable solutions. Monitor relevant operational KPIs and contribute to governance, analytics and reporting improvements. Act as a key Purchasing escalation point for vendor risk and third-party governance topics. Lead Purchasing activities related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and business integrations, assessing impacts on suppliers, contracts, processes and systems. Develop integration and transition plans and support acquired businesses in adopting Purchasing policies, processes and tools. Work with Category Managers and other stakeholders to identify supplier synergies, manage contract transitions and maintain continuity throughout integration activities. Drive change management, communication, testing and training to support the successful adoption of new tools, processes and ways of working.

About the ideal candidate

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA would be an advantage. Around 5–7 years of experience in procurement, procurement governance or excellence, PMO, transformation or consulting, ideally within an international or global organization. Proven experience delivering cross-functional governance, process, technology or transformation projects in a global matrix environment. Good understanding of third-party/vendor risk management and due diligence, with the ability to turn governance requirements into practical business processes. Experience working collaboratively with functions such as Risk, Compliance, Legal, Security, Privacy or Internal Control. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and translate analysis into practical implementation. Curiosity and interest in digital procurement, automation and AI, with exposure to source-to-pay or enterprise workflow solutions such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, ServiceNow or similar platforms considered an advantage. Exposure to M&A, post-merger integration or business integration activities within Purchasing, Finance or Operations would be an advantage. PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certification would be beneficial. Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to collaborate across functions, countries and operating entities without relying on direct authority. Fluent business English. Spanish would be an advantage.

What we can offer you

• A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer.
• A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
• A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
• A hybrid working model - We want our employees to do their best work; however the hybrid model works best for them.
• A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
• A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.
• A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are Amadeus and we make travel work better for everyone, everywhere. As part of our global team of 20,000+ passionate team members across 100+ locations, you’ll join a community united by a love for travel and technology. We’re not just shaping the future of travel; we’re using it as a force for good, enriching lives and supporting our planet. Here, you’ll be free to innovate and grow with driven colleagues. Join us on a journey where you will help us bring the world closer!