Procurement Transformation and Operations Manager

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.   

Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.   

Job role

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Procurement Transformation & Operations Manager to support the Global Head of Procurement in driving the global procurement transformation journey within Allianz Services. This is an exciting opportunity to actively shape and operationalize our Global Procurement Target Operating Model, contributing to strategic initiatives and procurement process standardization.

The role offers the chance to work across a dynamic, international environment with multiple stakeholders and functions, supporting procurement operations and transformation programs at a global level.

Job Purpose:

Support the Head of Procurement in the design, implementation, and governance of the Global Procurement Target Operating Model within Allianz Services. This role will lead key initiatives related to procurement transformation projects, process standardization, reporting, and operational procurement support across all Allianz Services locations.

What you will do

• Support the Head of Procurement in driving procurement transformation initiatives, including Monalisa program deliverables, SAP implementation, and Global Standard for Procurement rollout.
• Lead and coordinate global procurement transformation projects and initiatives.
• Act as a central coordination point for procurement projects involving multiple functions (TPRM, Data Privacy, ISO, Sustainability, and Legal).
• Oversee process standardization, reporting harmonization, and governance activities for procurement across Allianz Services globally.
• Collaborate closely with FBS Procure to Pay service lines in Romania and India to ensure alignment with the future Target Operating Model.
• Manage the transition planning and integration of new locations into the standard procurement operating framework.
• Coordinate the Source to Contract operational setup for bundled or regional procurement structures (e.g., Spain & Portugal, India & Malaysia).
• Develop and monitor key procurement reports and KPIs, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support their implementation.
• Provide procurement support and expertise to locations without existing procurement teams.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and status updates for senior management and project steering committees.

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in procurement operations, procurement project management, or procurement transformation roles, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Source to Contract (S2C) and Procure to Pay (P2P) processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment with cross-functional teams.

You have

• Solid understanding of procurement systems, ideally SAP, Ariba, and contract management tools.
• Excellent project management, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.