PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

About UsLooking for your next challenge? Allfunds (AMS:ALLFG) is a fast-paced,dynamic, Wealthtech leader with 16 offices around the globe and ouremployees are the best at what they do. We have a relentless passion forquality and a drive to keep ahead of the competition. We have a strongbusiness foundation built by experts over 20 + years, with the flexibility andagility of a start-up. If this sounds like the place where you can excel, thenAllfunds is for you!Listed on Euronext Amsterdam in April 2021, Allfunds has over €1.4 trillionassets under administration. We are one of the leading B2B Wealthtechplatforms for the funds industry, offering fully integrated solutions for bothFund Houses and Distributors. We built and continue to evolve an ecosystemthat covers the entire fund distribution value chain and investment cycle, withsolutions including dealing and execution, data and analytics tools, Regulatory Solutions,ESG screening, and portfolio monitoring. Allfunds remains the sole fullyintegrated one-stop shop in the industry.Founded in Madrid in 2000, we have operations in more than 60 countries,work with over 2,000 fund groups and facilitate access to 1,500 distributors.At Allfunds, we give you the tools, and you blaze your trail!Our missionTo transform the wealthtech world. We want to create value for our clients byproviding the necessary tools to help investors gain the freedom to choosefrom the world’s best investment managers. We support this mission bylinking fund houses and distributors of mutual funds at the operational andtechnological levels, providing them with a range of functional, analytical,and information services to ensure transactions are always executedefficiently and effectively.Join our team and grow in a diverse and technology-driven environment withone of the leading companies in the wealthtech world.If your Career is following the Procurement area, you may find Allfunds is the best choice for you!Why Allfunds is the best choice for you?You will become a part of one of the largest financial wealth tech platforms in the world.You will have a unique opportunity to contribute to development in one of our strategic functions.You will have a chance to collaborate internationally.You will have an ongoing development opportunity in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally.Sounds interesting? Please take a closer look…Your purpose in the team will be:We are currently looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist:This role is focused on implementing procurement processes to identify addressable spend to deliver both savings and strong relationships with new and existing vendors.It is a highly visible role with a significant focus on business partnering and execution. The role holder will own strategic duties to drive improvements in products and services for the best prices and terms.Responsibilities:Together with internal stakeholders you will define the purchasing roadmap for different spend categories and areas, supporting both ad-hoc spend as well as significant contracts with key vendors.You will work alongside other departments covering a diverse range of categories that may include:Marketing (specifically Digital & Offline Media)Tech (SaaS, Infrastructure, Hardware & Licensing)Professional Services & Human ResourcesGlobal Facilities (Property, Facilities & Services)Participate in negotiation practices to deliver maximum value for the company.You will analyze the current and future spending as well as the current purchasing procedures.You will establish and maintain positive relationships with key strategic suppliers.You will ensure that the procurement process is followed consistently.You will help to design and implement the procurement tools/systems.As a service provider for the whole group you will gain cross-functional trust and respect, and will build expertise for strategic categories.You will identify and drive improvement initiatives aiming to optimize costs while ensuring best quality servicesAbout you:To excel in this role, the following qualifications and skills are required:You should have a consolidating and reliable character, highly self-motivated, who thrives in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment. You are offering both an understanding of numbers and people. At least 2-3 years in a management consulting company or procurement role with a focus on procurement.You have deep negotiation knowledge and can apply advanced negotiations skills in different negotiation strategies. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of negotiating with partners from a range of different countries or markets.Ability to support multiple annual spend cycles with specific examples of the addressable spend identified and savings achieved.You seek feedback from others, as you see potential in it to grow and develop.You are confident to go into internal discussions and win the otherside through strategically communicated arguments.Solid understanding of processes and the confidence to manage projects and people successfully.You have fluent spoken and written English skills in combination with strong communication skillsYou have a good working knowledge of ERP and ExcelYou may expect: A competitive Comp & Ben Package (together with an annual bonus) and an attractive benefits package.On-going development opportunities in a multinational environment that will inspire you to grow professionally and personallyWide variety of projects and tasks, ambitious goals and independence in achieving themFlexible working conditionsWe believe in: All for Excellence: All of our experience and expertise, along with the passion we put in everything we do. So, our clients, employees and partners can count on us for the best services.All for Accountability: We always looking to make a difference through our transparent and responsible attitude towards people and society.All for Empowerment: We work to continuously enhance our tools and services to make them accessible to our clients.All for Inspiration People are our driving force and helping them to reach their goals is our biggest motivator. That is why we aim to adapt to their needs and wants, accompany them on their journey and inspire them to reach their dreams.For Allfunds, Human Capital is at the heart of the company’s strategy and results, as well as part of our ESG strategy.Our statement for DEIDEI, represents the acronym of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and how we understand it within our group.For Diversity Allfunds includes ways in which people differ, encompassing the different characteristics that make one individual different from another.For Equity Allfunds encompasses the policies and practices used to ensure fair treatment, opportunity, and advancement for all employees.For Inclusion Allfunds creates a working environment in which any individual can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.Through DEI, Allfunds fosters a culture that recognizes and minimizes bias.If you see yourself as a match, we look forward to meeting you!