Senior Procurement Operation Officer

JOB SUMMARY

The Procurement Operation Officer will oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of the Allianz Partners procurement process, ensuring seamless operations and user satisfaction within the ARIBA system. Your role is pivotal in resolving user issues promptly, providing clear guidance to Allianz Partner staff, and enabling providers in the ARIBA ecosystem. This includes process optimization, system facilitation, compliance through supplier onboarding, and fostering a smooth procurement experience aligned with operational excellence supported by AI-driven insights and automation.

WHAT YOU DO

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

• Oversee and enhance the AzP procurement process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with the standard for Procurement
• Lead and manage procurement operations within the ARIBA system, driving operational excellence and user satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within procurement teams

PROCUREMENT OPERATION OVERSIGHT AND COMPLIANCE

• Oversee supplier onboarding, contract storage and ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
• Work closely with finance, legal, and compliance teams to align procurement processes
• Drive the enablement and management of providers within the ARIBA ecosystem, ensuring smooth integration and operational efficiency.

CORE PROCUREMENT TASKS

• Ensure the seamless operation of the ARIBA system, addressing user issues promptly and optimizing system performance.
• Provide clear guidelines and best practices for Allianz Partner staff, enabling efficient procurement processing and issue resolution.
• Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support continuous process improvement in procurement operations.

REPORTING, COLLABORATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Monitor and report on Ariba performance, identifying areas for improvement and driving strategic initiatives.
• Ensure proactive issue resolution and maintain high levels of user satisfaction through ongoing process refinement

WHAT YOU BRING

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in procurement operations, preferably within a multinational or large-scale organization.
• Hands-on experience managing procurement systems such as ARIBA.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in procurement software (ARIBA, SAP, or similar), Microsoft Excel, and data analytics tools.
• Strong understanding of procurement policies, regulations, and governance frameworks.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to analyze procurement-related issues, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail with the capability to assess information critically.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with AP teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
• Quick problem-solving skills to ensure efficient resolution of procurement-related user issues.
• Work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data, analytics and cloud-based tools, using insights responsibly with our standards of data governance, security and ethical use.

LANGUEGES

• Fluency in English and the Italian is mandatory.

WHAT WE OFFER
Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey.
We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.

Please note: We hire directly. Allianz Partners does not accept unsolicited CV’s or approaches from agencies. We only work with partners on our approved supplier list, under contract. Any unsolicited submission will not be considered.

102773 | Procurement | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Partners | Full-Time | Permanent

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. 

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