Governance Senior Procurement Specialist

About Us

ERGO Technology & Services S.A. (ET&S S.A.) was established in January 2021 following the integration of ERGO Digital IT and Atena into one entity, leveraging both companies’ strengths and best practices. As a part of ERGO Technology & Services Management AG, the technology holding of ERGO Group AG, we support millions of internal and external customers with state-of-the-art IT solutions to everyday problems.

In October 2022, ET&S S.A. expanded its scope of operations by creating a Business Services unit to contribute in a new way to the growth of ERGO’s business. Acting as a co-partner and internal consultant, it adds non-IT value and supports the development of the entire ERGO Group, currently offering skills in reporting, analysis, actuarial, and input management. We are committed to fostering innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our clients worldwide.

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About the role

ERGO Technology & Services is looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support the company in ensuring compliance with external and internal regulations.

How you will get the job done

• managing all compliance and regulatory activities around the procurement area (e.g. audit, audit-related, TPRM, DORA) in close collaboration with Group Procurement functions
• providing advice and guidance to colleagues on activities that are on the critical path and helping in resolving issues
• running internal audits to measure quality, as well as running own initiatives in close alignment with Group Procurement functions
• providing oversight on internal procurement regulations (Local and Group Procurement Guidelines, ESG and other related regulations)
• leading and managing the research, development, implementation and monitoring of procurement performance benchmarks that support key result areas, including performance reporting (e.g. compliance reporting, functional performance reporting, etc.)
• overseeing vendor requirements (non-administrative)
• managing contract database in terms of adherence to existing norms
• ensuring internal and external compliance with sourcing procedures and contracts
• leading and managing the development and implementation of ‘best practice’ procurement policy, directives, frameworks, procedures and guidelines to facilitate the reduction of business risk across the company
• identifying areas of improvement and offering solutions to existing norms and processes

Skills and experience you will need

• good command of Polish and English (B2)
• university degree 
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role or Compliance, Audit, GDPR, preferably in an international environment​
• experience in sourcing and business analysis
• proficiency in Microsoft Office and business application software
• effectiveness and goal-orientation
• agile attitude – openness, improvement of actions, anticipation of changes
• ability to adapt within a fast-moving and growing environment and to build relations with customers

Nice to have

• knowledge of German language
• experience with Coupa platform