Operational Procurement with German

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our strong global footprint, with around 6000 employees located across eight countries and four continents, enables us to unlock the full potential towards driving a superior client experience within Allianz Group. We are Actuaries, Business Analysts, Finance Experts, Consulting Managers, HR People, Communication Professionals; Operation Engineers and Insurers; we are daughters and sons, mothers and fathers. Our people are what matter most, rooted in our values, and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and create a superior client experience while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow. Responsibilities

• Managing the service provider helpdesk and solve escalation topics
• 1st  level support –key interface for the business user and vendor to receive status information on procurement-to-pay processes (status of PO, invoice, GR)
• 2nd level vendor support for operational procurement helpdesk for ARIBA solutions
• Supporting Supplier with ARIBA topics
• Supporting Supplier on invoicing topics
• Purchase Requisition processing in Ariba (esp. free-text ordering)
• Identify and drive process optimization
• Work in SAP FI, ARIBA, SAP-MM
• Control the relevant Desktop procedures for all services to be up to date
• Consult and support the customer in operational sourcing tasks
• Liaise with other Operational Entities, units, departments as well as with externals (clients, providers) and fosters good relationships

• Enrollment of new suppliers to the ARIBA tool and training of the participants

• Contact person for customers and strategic purchasing

• Coordination with the specialized department

• Coordination of meetings with the specialty department and vendors

Requirements

•  University Degree
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience within procurement
• Fluent English and German for customer and internal communication
• Accurate and reliable way of working
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer and service oriented 
• ARIBA System knowledge
• SAP-FI/AP knowledge
• International cross functional work experience
• Solution orientated, decision maker, self-driven working

Benefits Come to the Allianz side! We have attractive compensation and incentives:

• Fixed salary compensation along with fixed benefits.
• Flexible benefits that can be individually customized, so that they best suit your needs.

Fixed Benefits - We place people at the core of what we do, this is why we are committed to your personal wellbeing and professional growth.

• Additional vacation days (work tenure, Allianz tenure, special events, Paid day for child medical check-up)
• Rewards and Recognition Program (Team Excellence Award, Anniversary Awards, Above & Beyond Awards, Thank you for your contribution!)
• Complete training curricula available (tailored courses)
• International Certifications (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Prince, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM etc.)
• Comprehensive Leadership Programs
• All you can learn with LinkedIn Learning!
• German Language Courses for any level
• All you can read with Bookster!
• Employee Referral Program
• Exclusive Deals & Discounts
• Share Purchase Plan
• Allowances for special events (Birth Allowance, Losing a Family Member)
• Parking lot (limited parking spaces, reservation system)
• Open cafeteria on each floor (coffee, tea, water, fruits)
• Relaxation areas (on each floor) & Gaming area
• Flexible working program

FlexiBenefits - We care about the performance of our employees and we know it can only be reached by ensuring your proper work-life balance.

• Medical services  
• Private pension
• Internal Tourism
• Smart Experiences
• Meal Tickets  
• Transportation vouchers
• Cultural events  
• Telemunca
• Gifts and giveaways
• Donations

The personal information that you may provide to us (including sensitive information) may be provided to Hiring Managers for the purposes of assessing your suitability as a candidate. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated with confidentiality