WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Senior Procurement Expert – Finance (Openbank)
We are the 100% digital bank of the Santander Group and we are currently undergoing a technological transformation and international expansion process. In 2017, we kicked off our relaunch plans and have been continuously expanding and growing ever since, especially when it comes to technology. We work in a start-up format, using agile methodologies to take our customers' experience to the next level. In 2019, we launched in the Netherlands, Germany and Portugal, recently followed by Argentina, with other countries currently in the pipeline.
Our culture sets us apart from the rest; social and diversity clubs are part of our essence and day-to-day culture.
We are a flexible and fast adapting team currently working remotely most of the time using all kinds of communication tools – we’ve barely noticed the change!
Mission and responsibilities:
As part of the procurement function, you will work within the finance department, working closely with the Head of Procurement, negotiating main contracts and helping top management to make strategic decisions by providing operative and financial insights.
The main tasks of this position will be the following:
- Analyse the third party expenditure data base giving support to the building of the annual procurement plan, identifying cost efficiencies and strategies for key negotiations.
- Understand and challenge the business cases of the expense requests, supporting the service managers and/or leading the agreement negotiations with main suppliers, bringing savings/value to the organization and making performance reports.
- Work closely with the management team and other functions, especially with T&O, in order to identify cost reduction opportunities.
- Monitor the procurement budget, aligning actions plans with the cost control function to ensure no deviations.
- Support, participate, and potentially lead presentations to Top Management in different Committees.
- Responsible for redefining and developing the Vendor Module of the Corporate Tool, achieving efficiencies with automatizations and ensuring compliance with corporate third party procedures.
- Responsible for transposition, implementation and control of the Group Policies, and report the Third Party KPIs to the Global Area of the Group. Set internal procedures ensuring compliance with Group policies and banking regulations.
To be successful in the role you must have
- Demonstrable background in procurement, especially in T&O categories, with strong negotiations skills and cross functional & diverse stakeholder relationship management.
- Focused on cost optimization, spend management and strategic sourcing, with well rounded experience in project management.
- Knowledge of IT remuneration schemes, typical Software/IT SLA´s, commercial and contractual terms.
- Proactive professional capable to work autonomously, with analytical skills and ability to thrive in results-driven environments.
- Knowledge of accounts payable and procurement to pay systems.
- Experience in working within global and multicultural organizations.
- Procurement certification will be an advantage.
- Fluent in English.
- Microsoft Office advance.
What do we offer?
- Joining a dynamic and agile company undergoing international expansion.
- Working in start-up mode with the support of the Santander Group.
- Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
- Possibility of growth within the company and the Group.
- Collaborating on international projects in different countries.
- Excellent work environment, social clubs and frequent events (virtual at present).
Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!
Openbank is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.
We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
If you´re not currently living in Madrid or Valencia and you are open to relocate yourself, we would still love to consider your application
Idiomas
- Spanish
