Senior Procurement Specialist

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing procurement and management of specific categories of goods and services — with a primary focus on Marketing & Communications — ensuring alignment with business objectives, cost-efficiency, and compliance with procurement policies. This role also plays a key part in building structured procurement processes and developing the tools and frameworks that support them. WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Support the Marketing & Communications category, acting as the primary procurement partner for those business teams and managing their supplier ecosystem end-to-end Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with SimCorp's business goals and operational requirements Drive structured, process-oriented procurement execution: managing intake, vendor accreditation, due diligence, contracting, and renewals in a consistent and scalable manner Lead vendor accreditation and due diligence processes when onboarding new suppliers, coordinating across legal, compliance, and finance stakeholders Manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring suppliers meet performance expectations and service levels Support the development and implementation of back-office procurement tools and process improvements across functions Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate options, and recommend cost-effective solutions Collaborate with business units to understand their needs and ensure procurement activities support their goals Monitor supplier performance against SLAs, quality standards, and contractual obligations Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations, mitigating risk across all procurement activities Analyze spend data and report on key metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement cycle times Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes and increase operational efficiency Lead procurement for complex or high-value contracts, including tendering, evaluation, and negotiation Provide mentorship and support to junior category managers and procurement staff TYPE OF WORK THIS ROLE ENGAGES WITH: Day-to-day procurement operations for the Marketing & Communications function, including briefing, supplier selection, PO management, and vendor governance Vendor onboarding: coordinating accreditation, due diligence reviews, and supplier registration processes Procurement tooling: identifying gaps in back-office systems and contributing to the development or rollout of new tools across procurement functions Spend management: processing and analyzing spend data to segment suppliers, identify savings, and drive consolidation opportunities Close coordination with SAM on tool rationalization, licensing optimization, and cost governance Supporting governance principles such as avoiding overlap, optimizing vendor portfolios, and managing compliance risk WHAT WE VALUE: 3 years or more of experience in category management and procurement, ideally with exposure to Marketing & Communications or similar indirect categories Solid understanding of end-to-end procurement lifecycle (intake, vendor accreditation, contracting, renewal) Experience running structured procurement processes and working with cross-functional stakeholders including suppliers, legal, finance, and business teams Exposure to procurement tool implementation or back-office process development Ability to work closely with business stakeholders to deliver value while mitigating risk Good analytical skills with keen attention to detail Advanced English communication skills, verbal and written OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Able to work in the EMEA time zone 2x RTO per week BENEFITS An attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work & life balance and opportunities for professional development: there is never just one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: . Since SimCorp operates in 20+ offices worldwide, the benefits package may vary from country to country. NEXT STEP: Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible. We process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process. For any questions, you are welcome to contact Katkat Calimag-Rupera, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at email . If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you in discovering the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks. We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated. WHO WE ARE: For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general. SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients. SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients. **SimCorp Manila proudly announces that its Manila Delivery Center has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year – Apr25-Apr26. This certification underscores SimCorp's effort to cultivate a workplace that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees **We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.** #LI-Hybrid