Specialist - Financial Services Procurement (f/m/d)

PLACE OF WORK

Muthgasse 28, 1190 Wien

Buying

Full-time

Gross annual salary starting from € 55.700*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

Your main tasks in this role are:

You'll lead end-to-end tender processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including market research, supplier discovery, and technical and financial evaluation in strategic sourcing
You'll support the planning, implementation, and optimization of international procurement for financial services by managing procurement activities such as contract negotiation, price obtaining, quotation checks, and conducting proactive, independent research related to financial and consulting services procurement
You'll collaborate closely with international suppliers, service providers, and ALDI SOUTH countries worldwide within the financial services domain
You'll partner with Finance, Legal, and Business heads to define requirements and manage internal demand effectively
You'll maintain and control purchasing records in a timely manner and ensure information in procurement systems is accurate at all times
You'll act as the main contact for developing existing and building new supplier relationships in financial and consulting services
You'll investigate and document existing business processes and propose overarching strategies related to financial services procurement
You'll draft and edit contracts and presentation documents within the financial services area

The requirements of the role include:

You have a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or Supply Chain Management
You have several years of professional experience in the procurement in indirect categories, specifically Professional Services, Consulting, or Payments
You possess deep knowledge of the financial services sector and the complexities involved in procuring intangible services such as payment services and strategic advisory
You are comfortable working with ERP systems like SAP and Ariba
You demonstrate an independent, cooperative, and reliable working style
You maintain a detail-oriented and structured approach to your work
You have exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record in securing cost savings and favourable contract terms, including negotiating Master Service Agreements (MSA) and complex Statements of Work (SOW), focusing on Service Level Agreements (SLA) management, pricing structures, and liability terms
You exhibit a strong analytical mindset, enabling you to translate complex data into actionable procurement strategies
You are fluent in English (C1 level)

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
A range of subsidised childcare support options
Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
Subsidised public transport
Bike leasing programme to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
All the training you need to excel in your role
Extensive personal and professional development
High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
Collaboration with teams across border
Private health insurance discounts
Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support
On-site & online sports with Wellpass Membership