Procurement Expert Benelux
Brussels, BE, 1000
Drive Strategic Sourcing Excellence at Allianz! Ready to shape procurement strategy across one of Europe's most dynamic insurance markets? Join Allianz Benelux and lead sourcing excellence that impacts millions of customers
As our Procurement Expert for the Benelux region, you'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, managing high-value contracts and driving operational excellence across Belgium and the Netherlands. This is your opportunity to influence procurement practices at a global leader while building meaningful partnerships with stakeholders across diverse business functions.
What We Offer
- Strategic impact: Lead procurement decisions for contracts valued at €250K to €1M+ across diverse categories
- Professional development: Access extensive training programs and advancement opportunities within the global Allianz network
- Competitive package: Comprehensive salary with attractive benefits reflecting your expertise
- Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options between Brussels and Rotterdam
- Global exposure: Collaborate with international procurement teams and contribute to worldwide best practices
- Innovation focus: Drive ESG initiatives and implement cutting-edge procurement technologies
Your Responsibilities
- Manage strategic categories: Lead procurement across Marketing, IT, HR services, Legal, Tax Advisory, and Facilities with focus on high-value outsourcing agreements
- Drive Source-to-Contract excellence: Oversee complex S2C processes from initial sourcing through contract execution and ongoing management
- Shape service agreements: Define and negotiate Service Level Agreements that balance business needs with operational efficiency
- Lead stakeholder engagement: Challenge preferences, align with global standards, and guide decision-makers toward optimal procurement solutions
- Develop performance metrics: Create and manage KPIs that elevate regional procurement performance while aligning with global objectives
- Ensure compliance: Navigate complex regulatory requirements including GDPR and DORA while maintaining procurement quality
- Manage supplier relationships: Build strategic partnerships that deliver value while mitigating risks through effective contract management
Your Profile
You're an accomplished procurement professional with relevant experience managing strategic sourcing processes, preferably within financial services. Your background includes few years of regional or global procurement experience, demonstrating your ability to navigate complex organizational structures and align local initiatives with international strategies. Your educational foundation—whether in Engineering, Finance, or specialized International Procurement—is complemented by exceptional leadership skills and emotional intelligence. You excel at influencing stakeholders, from challenging maverick spending to negotiating complex Master Service Agreements. Your proactive, solution-oriented approach drives continuous improvement while your collaborative style builds lasting partnerships across functions. Fluency in French and strong English skills enable you to communicate effectively in our multicultural environment, with Dutch being a valuable addition. You're comfortable working autonomously while contributing to team success, and you thrive in the dynamic intersection of risk management, compliance, and strategic sourcing. At Allianz, we're always on the lookout for individuals who are enthusiastic about AI and Data Analytics to shape the future and drive innovation across our organization.
Ready to elevate procurement excellence at Allianz Benelux? Join our team and become a key driver of strategic sourcing innovation. We're looking for a procurement leader who can balance global standards with local needs while delivering exceptional value. If you're passionate about strategic procurement and ready to make your mark at a world-leading insurance company, we want to hear from you
Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
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 matter, 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.
