Procurement Manager (m/f/d)

About the role

Allianz Services Mauritius is looking for a Procurement Manager to shape and lead its procurement strategy, covering sourcing, supplier excellence, governance compliance and operational efficiency. The role manages strategic vendor relationships, delivers cost optimization initiatives and partners with senior leaders to support the organization's transformation, while building a high-performing procurement team.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the procurement strategy in line with Global Sourcing & Procurement objectives, and develop roadmaps for business growth and transformation
• Lead strategic sourcing and tendering for IT and non-IT categories, oversee contract negotiation and contract lifecycle management
• Ensure effective execution of procurement from requisition to payment, and drive process simplification, automation and digital procurement adoption
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct performance and business reviews, and monitor service-level agreements
• Ensure compliance with Allianz Group procurement policies, lead audits and remediation, and mitigate procurement risks
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and partner with global and regional procurement teams
• Lead, coach and develop the procurement team, including succession planning

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM, ISM) highly desirable
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing or vendor management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience in multinational organizations and/or the financial services industry
• Fluent in English and French, written and spoken

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Proficiency in digital procurement platforms, preferably SAP Ariba
• Strong financial acumen and data-driven reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management, project management and communication skills

What we offer

• Medical insurance and private pension
• Rewards and recognition program and personal development plans
• Training curricula and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible working environment (work from home, hybrid)