.ID: 25993Global Business Procurement is responsible for the worldwide strategic procurement of services and products for the Allianz Group in the following categories: Non-IT Professional Services, Marketing / Communication and Insurance Procurement. We are aiming to build up a local team of experienced buyers in Barcelona to join our global team and to run global projects.Working areas we are offering:Non-IT Professional Services procurement focusing on Consulting Services, Legal Services, HR Services, Temp Labor, Outsourcing.Marketing and Communication procurement focusing on Media and Digital Marketing (agencies).Insurance Procurement focusing on claims providers such as European or global repair shop organizations, digital claims providers or sustainable claims topics.You willAnalysis of national, regional and international procurement markets as well as benchmarking considering "best practice" and "total cost of ownership" approaches.Development of management presentations in Powerpoint and advanced Excel applications to show negotiation results in a presentable wayNegotiate advantageous terms and conditions, create significant value to stakeholders for cost effectiveness, flexibility and efficiency of providers by coordinating the execution of end to end process.Manages the supplier relationship management of our global providers, contracts, KPIs and feedback sessions.Works closely with the respective Allianz Business team in order to identify opportunities to improve performance and savings in the Allianz spend.Creates new ways of working in Allianz's purchasing practice and and identifies innovative tools which support the target achievement in the teamSupports and advises the team in market trends for procurement tools, applies a self-learning approach and acts as a multiplier/ teacher within the teamStructured application of methods of classic and agile project management.Strategic spend analysis to achieve the best sourcing strategies and gain best value for money.Close cooperation with key (senior) stakeholders, functional departments and procurement colleagues on a global level.Minimum of 3 years of working experience in procurement of an international operating company or in global project management in matrix organizations, where projects had a strong reputational impact.Successfully completed master studies in a commercial or technical area.Experience on how to engage OEs (Operating Entities) to collaboratively fulfill Group Procurement and other overarching targets. Ability to influence others without authority.Proven track record in creating advanced presentations (Powerpoint) and creating advanced Excel applications (Macros, VBA, PowerBI)Autonomous style of working. In the same time collaborative and team oriented. Ability to work under pressure.Experience of working in environments with high complexity and proven analytical, strategic and management skills
