About us
Raven Pack is the leading big data analytics provider for financial services. Financial professionals rely on Raven Pack for its speed and accuracy in analyzing large amounts of unstructured content. Raven Pack's products allow clients to enhance returns, reduce risk, and increase efficiency by systematically incorporating the effects of public information in their models or workflows. Our clients include the most successful hedge funds, banks, and asset managers in the world!
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement activities of the organization. This includes sourcing and purchasing software, subscription services, and technology-related goods and services at the most competitive prices while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with company policies and procedures. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of Saa S procurement practices and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
Responsibilities
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Source and procure goods and services required by the organization.
- Work closely with internal departments, such as operations, finance, S&M, product and development, to understand their needs and ensure procurement activities align with organizational goals.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with reliable suppliers, including software vendors, service providers, and technology partners.
- Collaborate in the preparation, negotiation, due diligence, risk assessment and management of contracts related to data acquisition, software licenses, subscriptions, and professional services in collaboration with the legal department.
- Oversee the preparation and processing of purchase orders and contracts. Ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant with company policies.
- Develop and manage the procurement budget. Monitor and control expenditures to ensure they remain within budget.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies and tools to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
- Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships.
- Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, performance metrics, and cost savings to senior management.
- Use and enhance the available tools to analyze opportunities and risks on spends, categories, and vendors.
- Maintain procurement records and documentation.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in procurement.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Develop and maintain a vendor management program to evaluate and monitor vendor performance, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and driving continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the legal department in sustainability initiatives within the procurement process, ensuring that procurement practices align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration and law, supply chain management, procurement or related field.
- Ideally 5+ years of professional experience relevant to procurement, purchasing practices.
- Fluent in Spanish and excellent command of English, both in writing and verbal.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to build effective relationships with suppliers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, regulations, and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Contract management skills.
- Eligibility to work in Spain.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated experience in conducting due diligence on suppliers and integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into procurement processes to ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing practices.
What's in it for you?
- International Culture: With its headquarters in Marbella, Spain, and presence in New York and London, Raven Pack takes pride in being a truly diverse global organization.
- Competitive Salary: In Raven Pack, we believe that your time and experience needs to be fairly rewarded.
- Continuous learning: We provide the support needed to grow within the team.
- Innovation: Innovation is the key to our success, so we encourage you to speak up and tell us about your vision.
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Shuttle bus: From Malaga, Fuengirola, La Riviera, and Estepona is available for free from the company.
- Diversity is in our DNA! You will work in an international environment (over 29 nationalities and 24 languages spoken!)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.