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Leading procurement for Fintech's Investment API, managing SaaS, IT, and services spend. 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing required. 30 days annual leave, remote work abroad up to 183 days.
Requirements
- 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing
- Experience in high-growth Fintech or regulated financial institution
- Understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud providers
- Communicate with Finance and Engineering
- Detail-driven with order creation skills
- Enjoy writing and enforcing policies
- Practical and solution-oriented approach
- Set procurement strategy and handle administrative execution
- Drive adoption across teams
- Introduce structure without friction
- Gain buy-in through clarity and partnership
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in German
- Based in Berlin
Tasks
- Lead all procurement activities at Upvest
- Manage full lifecycle for Indirect Spend (SaaS, IT, Services)
- Provide strategic and administrative support for Direct Spend (Trading, Custody, Market Data)
- Administer the company’s procurement tool
- Create internal work instructions for the procurement tool
- Train stakeholders to use the procurement tool effectively
- Build and enhance procurement policies and processes
- Implement a risk-tiered decision tree for contract reviews
- Create a fast-track review path for expanded use cases of approved tools
- Develop standardized business case templates
- Ensure procurement processes are transparent, audit-ready, and efficient
- Manage contract expirations and notice periods
- Partner with internal business owners for informed renewal decisions
- Ensure compliance with MaRisk/DORA/NIS2/KRITIS regulations
- Collaborate with 2nd-line Outsourcing Management
- Challenge and negotiate favorable Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for cloud infrastructure
- Align procurement activities with company budgets and financial reporting
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- German – Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Procurement Automation Tools
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of annual leave
Healthcare & Fitness
- Sports benefits
Mentorship & Coaching
- Professional coaching
Workation & Sabbatical
- Remote work abroad (up to 183 days)
- One-month paid sabbatical (after 4 years)
Additional Allowances
- Personal development budget
Other Benefits
- Work from hubs (Berlin, London, Tallinn)
- Employee Resources Groups
- Inclusion and connection
Flexible Working
- Remote work across Europe
- Work from home or office
Competitive Pay
- Participation in employee equity program
Team Events
- Company-wide events
- Holiday party
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Leading procurement for Fintech's Investment API, managing SaaS, IT, and services spend. 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing required. 30 days annual leave, remote work abroad up to 183 days.
Requirements
- 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing
- Experience in high-growth Fintech or regulated financial institution
- Understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud providers
- Communicate with Finance and Engineering
- Detail-driven with order creation skills
- Enjoy writing and enforcing policies
- Practical and solution-oriented approach
- Set procurement strategy and handle administrative execution
- Drive adoption across teams
- Introduce structure without friction
- Gain buy-in through clarity and partnership
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in German
- Based in Berlin
Tasks
- Lead all procurement activities at Upvest
- Manage full lifecycle for Indirect Spend (SaaS, IT, Services)
- Provide strategic and administrative support for Direct Spend (Trading, Custody, Market Data)
- Administer the company’s procurement tool
- Create internal work instructions for the procurement tool
- Train stakeholders to use the procurement tool effectively
- Build and enhance procurement policies and processes
- Implement a risk-tiered decision tree for contract reviews
- Create a fast-track review path for expanded use cases of approved tools
- Develop standardized business case templates
- Ensure procurement processes are transparent, audit-ready, and efficient
- Manage contract expirations and notice periods
- Partner with internal business owners for informed renewal decisions
- Ensure compliance with MaRisk/DORA/NIS2/KRITIS regulations
- Collaborate with 2nd-line Outsourcing Management
- Challenge and negotiate favorable Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for cloud infrastructure
- Align procurement activities with company budgets and financial reporting
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Fluent
- German – Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- Procurement Automation Tools
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days of annual leave
Healthcare & Fitness
- Sports benefits
Mentorship & Coaching
- Professional coaching
Workation & Sabbatical
- Remote work abroad (up to 183 days)
- One-month paid sabbatical (after 4 years)
Additional Allowances
- Personal development budget
Other Benefits
- Work from hubs (Berlin, London, Tallinn)
- Employee Resources Groups
- Inclusion and connection
Flexible Working
- Remote work across Europe
- Work from home or office
Competitive Pay
- Participation in employee equity program
Team Events
- Company-wide events
- Holiday party
About the Company
Upvest
Industry
FinancialServices
Description
The company is a well-funded, fast-growing FinTech building the first European Investment API to empower seamless investment experiences.
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