Procurement Expert

130 years of trust. One team shaping what''''s next. Allianz Group is one of the world''''s leading insurers and asset managers - built on over a century of stability, expertise, and financial strength. Allianz Services is where that legacy meets the future. 8,500+ people. Twelve countries. Four continents. We deliver specialized services to clients within Allianz Group, powered by AI, advanced analytics, and a mindset that refuses to stand still. From core insurance operations to engineering and consulting services, we reimagine how insurance works. What truly sets us apart are our people and the trusted partnerships we build, anchored in our values of expertise, integrity, and empowerment. We don''''t support the business. We shape it.

Job role

We are looking for a Procurement Expert to join our Procure to Order team, focusing on Source-to-Contract (S2C) Light activities within SAP Ariba S2C. In this role, you will support the end-to-end sourcing process by managing sourcing events, contract creation, and supplier collaboration within the Ariba S2C module. You will act as a key operational partner for internal stakeholders and Allianz Operating Entities, ensuring procurement processes are executed efficiently, compliantly, and in line with Allianz Group standards.

What you will do

Set up and manage sourcing projects in SAP Ariba Sourcing (RFx creation, RFIs, RFPs, reverse auctions)

Create, maintain, and manage contracts and contract workspaces in Ariba Contract Management

Support the preparation and execution of sourcing events, including document templates, evaluation criteria, and timelines

Coordinate with category managers and business stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure sourcing activities align with procurement strategies

Manage supplier onboarding and qualification processes within the Ariba platform

Ensure data accuracy and completeness across all sourcing and contract records in the system

Monitor contract compliance, renewal dates, and key milestones, proactively flagging risks or expirations

Generate reports and dashboards on sourcing activities, contract status, and savings tracking

Provide first-level support and troubleshooting for Ariba S2C-related queries from end users

Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the optimization of S2C workflows and templates

What you bring

2–4 years of experience in procurement operations, sourcing support, or contract management roles

Hands-on experience with SAP Ariba Sourcing and/or Ariba Contract Management modules

Solid understanding of Source-to-Contract processes and the procurement lifecycle

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with reporting/analytics tools is a plus

Excellent communication skills in French (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage

Ability to manage multiple sourcing events simultaneously with strong attention to deadlines"

We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

You have

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and process accuracy

Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures and geographies

Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and procurement methodologies"

What we offer

We support your well-being

• Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best
• Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth

Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.
We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.
Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural Internal background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let''''s care for tomorrow.