Team Lead Procurement Governance, Operations

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About The Job
As the Team Lead for Procurement Governance, Operations & Service Management, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with Allianz Technology's procurement standards, oversee the performance & compliance of operational procurement processes which is outsourced to an internal service provider, as well as manage the relationship with the internal customers Global Sourcing & Procurement is serving.. You will lead a small team to develop and implement governance frameworks, optimize procurement operations, and manage service delivery.

What You Do

• Define and manage Allianz Technology's procurement policy framework in alignment with applicable AZ Group standards
• Lead the development and implementation of procurement governance frameworks to ensure compliance with Allianz Technology's standards and policies.
• Monitor adherence to procurement policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee operational procurement activities (compliance & performance) which are outsourced to an internal shared service provider, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in processes and service delivery.
• Oversee operational procurement that is internally outsourced, with a focus on compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Financially control service contracts that the central procurement team has with its internal customers to manage Global Sourcing & Procurement balance sheet as internal service provider
• Manage the budget of Global Sourcing & Procurement in AZ Technology
• Provide leadership and guidance to a small team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Proven experience in procurement governance, operations, and service management within a large organization.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies, and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, experience in Procurement is a plus
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.
• Min 5 Years of experience in a similar role with the main focus on Governance related activities
• Studies: Economics, Legal, Supply chain management, Industrial engineering or other technical studies in combination with economics
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use

What We Offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach

85942 | Procurement | Management | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Technology
With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centers, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

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Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion
Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

To Recruitment Agencies
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When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.