Strategic Procurement Expert (M/D/F)

We are looking for a tactical/strategical Procurement Expert to join our global sourcing & procurement organization. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and controlling sourcing activities in the IT area, ensuring alignment with the headquarters organization. You will have a strong understanding of the Source-to-Contract (SAP Ariba) and Procure-to-Pay (SAP MM) processes, and will oversee the operational procurement activities both near and offshore. As the point of contact for internal customers, you will handle escalations and interface with other purchasing areas in Allianz.

You will

• Manage and control sourcing activities in the area of IT in alignment with the headquarter organization.
• Following of the Source-to-Contract (SAP Ariba) as well as the Procure-to-Pay process (SAP MM): good knowledge about the entire process and steering the service provider for operational procurement in near and off shore
• Point oft of contact for internal customer, escalation and interface to other purchasing areas in Allianz
• Conclusion of local contracts to signature with best in class solutions
• Ensure policies, governance compliance and risk management
• Support internal and external audits

Your skills

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in IT Procurement (tactical/strategical)
• Experience in SAP Ariba and SAP MM as well as related procurement processes
• Knowledge within ServiceNow as a plus
• Proactive attitude, sense of initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate and present in a convincing and structured way
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to adapt to different stakeholders on all hierarchical levels and build trusted relationships
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, (German highly desired)

Your benefits:

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location)
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach

39455 | Procurement | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity and cultural background, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

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