Paymentology

Procurement Specialist

Paymentology

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Origin:  • 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

CloudCyber SecurityERP

About the role

  • Lead contract negotiations with vendors to achieve the best commercial and risk-mitigated outcomes
  • Support the development of procurement frameworks and templates such as vendor onboarding checklists and contract risk matrices for use across the business
  • Drive cost optimisation initiatives across multiple categories by identifying and executing savings opportunities
  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity to embed procurement risk management into enterprise policies and vendor selection
  • Support the rollout of procurement systems, including ERP purchase order processes and third-party risk management tools, and act as system owner
  • Operate independently to lead negotiations and support the design of procurement frameworks
  • Represent Paymentology in negotiations and influence procurement outcomes across the company
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams and support the shaping of the global procurement policy

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in SaaS/technology procurement
  • Proven experience in contract negotiation, risk management, and supporting the implementation of vendor performance frameworks
  • Track record of delivering significant cost savings and shaping procurement processes
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, procurement automation tools, and vendor risk management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Procurement; CIPS or equivalent professional certification preferred
  • Operate independently to lead negotiations and support the design of procurement frameworks
  • Work with the Senior Procurement Specialist on setting priorities and support advice given to senior management on sourcing strategies
  • Represent Paymentology in negotiations and influence procurement outcomes across the company
  • Solve ambiguous and strategic procurement problems such as multi-layered contract risk, regional compliance obligations, and complex pricing models
  • Help design scalable procurement policies and frameworks that balance commercial optimisation with regulatory, financial, and operational risk
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams and support the shaping of the global procurement policy
  • Build strong supplier partnerships to secure strategic advantage