Strategic Purchaser in Bucuresti

Strategic Purchaser Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow. Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE. Job role We are seeking a skilled and experienced Strategic Purchaser to join our Procurement team. The Strategic Purchaser will be responsible for overseeing the strategical and operational Procurement processes, negotiating different projects and working to achieve Allianz Group savings target. What you will do Manage sourcing activities in the category of Professional Services with a focus on services procurement (i.e., strategy and operations consulting, expert advisory, project management support). Assess business requests, specify demand and deliverables, execute defined procurement activities to ensure a timely start of the project. Drive strategic and tactical sourcing initiatives incl. selection of potential suppliers, coordination of RFPs, assessment of proposals, negotiation of commercial terms. Execute contracting activities incl. coordination of contract extension cycles, alignment with stakeholders, amendment of contract documents. Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as finance and legal teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with business objectives. Manage the relationship with selected preferred suppliers to ensure adherence with company requirements and expectations throughout the lifecycle of the engagement. Monitor deliverables expectations, track performance and resolve any issues or discrepancies. Consult and support both internal and external stakeholders in all procurement related matters incl. process training and problem resolution. Support implementing and executing the Procurement strategy for the Professional Services incl. active supplier consolidation, central sourcing initiative steering, global process standardization. Collaborate with key stakeholders incl. senior management, functional departments and procurement colleagues on a local and global level Coordinate change requests, monitor contract cycles and savings initiatives and support system-supported RFQ processes. What you bring 5 years+ of work experience in Procurement, Contract/ Supplier Management, specialization in Services and Consulting Procurement would be a plus Experience in project management, direct negotiation and contract management Strong understanding of Procurement processes, specifically strategic sourcing Customer-first and service-oriented mindset with the ability to build relationships You have Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders Self-starter: solution orientated with a high level of autonomy and proactivity Proficient in the common MS-Office programs Fluent English written and spoken (any other language is a plus) What we offer We support your well-being We foster an inclusive and healthy workplace with a flexible hybrid working model: Experience access to counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best Enjoy a monthly budget via the Benefit platform, for personalized benefits packages, including comprehensive medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pensions plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac insurance discounts, and many more . Prioritize what truly matters with time off for your birthday, extra days off for each year in Allianz (up to 5) , days off for legal holidays that fall on weekends, as well as 24th and 31st of December, plus special allowances to support diverse life events. We invest in your growth Benefit from an extensive learning curriculum designed to support your career advancement and meet your professional needs, with access to technical and soft-skills trainings, international certifications ( Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Prince, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, opportunities to advance your languages skills(German, French, English) and elevate with our leadership Program. We value you and your work We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance based-rewards to celebrate your achievements, team and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses. Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to assess your suitability as a candidate. Only suitable candidates will be contacted, and all applications are confidential. Allianz Group, a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values employee ambitions and challenges, fostering an empowering environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. #LI-GS1 -