Strategic Procurement Officer (f/m/d)

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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!
 
We are currently searching for a Strategic Procurement Officer who will be responsible for the global strategy and relationship management of the Professional Services category.

Within this role, you will develop relevant category strategies in collaboration with respective stakeholders, convert these strategies into action plans, and drive the execution of objectives aligned with business and company goals.

This role will be based in Frankfurt.
 
What you will do 
 

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for the Professional Services (External Workforce) category, contributing to our objectives
• Improve and extend the current value chain, including systems and contract negotiations, as well as relationship management with our major suppliers
• Conduct sourcing activities, including but not limited to: Spend analysis, benchmarking, supply market analysis, vendor analysis, RFX building, negotiations, baseline analysis, contracting, building business cases
• Proactively develop and drive cost reduction initiatives to meet the company targets and identify best solutions to provide long-term value to the business
• Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including identification, onboarding, performance measurement, (strategic) development, relationship-management, offboarding 
• Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) objectives are met by taking an active role in service delivery and continuous improvement 
• Optimize supplier portfolio
• See yourself as a key account manager delivering high value-adding services to our internal clients, and act as the first point of contact for various internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the reporting of projects results and communication at all levels by means of a vendor management system 

What you bring 
 

• Experience in strategic buying, developing sourcing category strategies, and executing complex transactions in the Professional Services and External Workforce category areas
• Experience in the temporary labour, service level, and/or customer service industries
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of negotiating cost savings from high volume deals
• Ability to analyse markets and gather intelligence regarding market conditions and supply/demand drivers 
• Strong relationship-management skills and proven track record in being able to strategically advise and drive internal business clients and their strategies
• Solid awareness / understanding of market trends and how to apply these trends to drive impactful sourcing strategies relevant to the Professional services space
• Confirmed experience of the end-to-end procurement process management
• Possess data entry, analytical, and organizational skills as well as technical proficiency (e.g., MS Office, internet, VMS tools).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Legal, Finance, HR, or relevant subject
• Required languages - written and spoken German and English

What we offer  
 

• Flexible working from home and abroad according to internal guidelines (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/cross-border remote work)  
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products 
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities) 
• Company share purchasing plan  
• Mental health and wellbeing programs  
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket) 
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group  
• Self-guided learning & development  
• … and so much more!  

 About Allianz Global Investors 
 
Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager. 
 
We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals. 
 
Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.  
 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. 
 
If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com 
  
To Recruitment Agencies: 
  
Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. 
  
When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. 
  
Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. 
  
Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. 
 
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