Senior Buyer for Marketing Procurement

About The Job Global Non IT Procurement is responsible for the worldwide strategic procurement of services and products for the Allianz Group in the following categories: Professional Services, Marketing and Communication, Facility Management and Insurance Procurement. As part of the global procurement organization, the local team in Barcelona is currently expanding with experienced buyers to run global projects. The Senior Buyer focuses on the Marketing and Communication Category. The role will have a strong focus on working closely with the internal marketing teams located in different countries to identify sourcing opportunities to improve outcomes for Allianz key marketing activities. What You Do Manage global marketing sub‑categories such as call centres and related global suppliers, including contract negotiations, utilizing the SAP ARIBA purchasing tool and overseeing supplier relationships. Analyse procurement markets on national, regional and international levels, benchmarking best practices, considering total cost of ownership and identifying opportunities for cost reduction within marketing through detailed spend analysis. Negotiate favourable terms and conditions with suppliers to create value for stakeholders, ensuring compliance with company and industry‑specific requirements. Lead project management initiatives involving strategic planning and implementation of tenders, working with various departments and national companies. Manage supplier relationships, contracts, KPIs and feedback sessions to ensure supplier performance aligns with company goals. Collaborate with Allianz Business teams to identify opportunities for performance improvement and cost savings and advise on purchasing processes and market dynamics. Apply both classic and agile project management methods, conducting strategic spend analysis to optimise sourcing strategies and maximise value for money. What You Bring Master's degree in a commercial or technical field; marketing or business studies are advantageous. Experience in engaging Allianz Operating Entities (OEs) to collaboratively fulfil Group Procurement and overarching targets, with a proven ability to influence others without direct authority. Autonomous work style with strong collaboration and team orientation; capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines. Proven ability to work in complex, international teams with excellent analytical, strategic and management skills, aligning with diverse senior stakeholders. Hands‑on approach, actively involving necessary functions to successfully accomplish tasks and targets, and maintaining strong customer orientation. Excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus) and proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Ariba or similar procurement tools, with strong negotiation skills. Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing procurement for an international company or in global project management within a matrix organisation, with a strong understanding of procurement processes (e.g. procure‑to‑pay). What We Offer We offer a hybrid work model which recognises the value of striking a balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working including 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 programme and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programmes 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. 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 digitalisation. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimise, 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 digitalisation – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, 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. Find us at: D&I Statement Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Financial Services and Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr