Senior Procurement Specialist (m/f/d)

Let’s care for tomorrow. 

Your ambitions.  Your dreams.  Your tomorrow 

Whether it’s aircraft, international business or offshore wind parks, Allianz Commercial has an extensive range of risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.   

We are looking for an Senior Procurement Specialist (m/f/d), based in Munich. 

Your Team

At Allianz Commercial our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement department has an in-depth understanding of the business, to deliver a best-in-class sourcing, purchasing and vendor management services to business departments and stakeholders. 

The Impact You Will Have  

Working within our global team and reporting directly to the Team Lead of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement you will be responsible for definition and execution of the Procurement strategy on a category level and on a global range. This includes implementation of global strategic initiatives, realization of relevant procurement process adjustments and achievement of targeted savings. 

Some of your specific responsibilities could include: 

• Drive creation and execution of global procurement activities (strategic, operational) across the organization and act as a contact for all strategic purchasing 
• Develop and manage global supplier base, align and implement procurement strategies related to spend and vendor status across the organization 
• Drive excellence in global sourcing processes by creation and improvements of procurement policies, guidelines, processes, templates, etc. 
• Preparation and management of vendor selection processes with business stakeholder and lead in contract negotiations until execution 
• Ensure compliance of supplier agreements to business specific requirements including company relevant legal terms & conditions and apply Allianz Commercials compliance guidelines 
• Work in a close co-operation with different cross functional teams 
• Identification and execution of cost saving opportunities along the procurement value chain 
• Alignment with Allianz Group Global Sourcing & Procurement 
• What You’ll Bring to the Role 
• Work in a close co-operation with different cross functional teams 
• Identification and execution of cost saving opportunities along the procurement value chain 
• Alignment with Allianz Group Global Sourcing & Procurement 
• What You’ll Bring to the Role 
• Proven strategic sourcing background in professional services, a good understanding of insurance processes ideally in corporate business will be an advantage 
• Master degree in related field (e.g. Economic or technical study) 

• Previous Procurement Experience

• Procurement Category management expertise and experience within insurance procurement, consultancy category, IT and outsourcing ideally within financial sector 
• Hands on knowledge of vendor selection processes (RfX) and good understanding of relevant contractual terms and conditions 
• Practical knowledge in areas of procurement reporting, controlling and cost savings 
• Good understanding of overall procurement processes including procure-to-pay and relevant tools 
• Good knowledge of MS Office Products, Strategic Procurement Suite Ariba, SAP or similar 
• Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve 
• Working experience in international teams 
• Practical experience in project management and change management.

84187 | Procurement | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

What’s in it for you? 

Let’s care about everything that makes you, you 

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us. 

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing 

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension. 

Let’s care for your opportunities to progress 

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. 

Let’s care for life’s twists and turns 

From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. 

Let’s care for our society and our planet 

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients. 

Care to join us? 

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

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At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. 

People with disabilities: 
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com

Recruitment Agencies:  
Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly.  Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired.  When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly.  Failure to comply could/may result in the disqualification of the candidates and/or the termination of our contract and/or fees not being paid.

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