Senior Strategic Buyer - Marketing

Allianz
France
Workplace: HybridTemporaryFunction: Marketing & GrowthExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Influencing","Analytical thinking","Commercial judgment","Problem-solving"]

Support the Procurement function across Allianz Partners during an 8-month fixed-term assignment, focusing on Marketing and General Administration categories. Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract discussions), manage supplier relationships, and monitor performance against KPIs and savings targets. Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking, ensure compliance with procurement governance and Third-Party Risk Management, and use tools such as SAP Ariba while aligning work with global procurement standards.

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Senior Strategic Buyer - Marketing

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Job Summary

Support the Procurement function across Allianz Partners during an 8-month fixed-term assignment, focusing on Marketing and General Administration categories. Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives (RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract discussions), manage supplier relationships, and monitor performance against KPIs and savings targets. Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking, ensure compliance with procurement governance and Third-Party Risk Management, and use tools such as SAP Ariba while aligning work with global procurement standards.
Location: France
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Temporary · Permanent
Job Function: Marketing & Growth
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead sourcing initiatives across Marketing and General Administration categories, including media, agencies, communications, and professional services.
  • •Manage supplier selection, RFPs, commercial negotiations, and contract discussions to deliver value, quality, and service outcomes.
  • •Partner with internal stakeholders to understand needs and develop sourcing approaches aligned to operational and strategic objectives.
  • •Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities, trends, and risks.
  • •Ensure procurement governance compliance and manage supplier contracts/registration in SAP Ariba while monitoring KPIs and savings targets.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Insurance, or a related field (Master’s degree an advantage).
  • •Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
  • •Experience managing Marketing and/or indirect procurement categories.
  • •Proven experience leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
  • •Familiarity with procurement tools/systems, preferably SAP Ariba, with fluency in English.
Experience:7+ yearsProcurementStrategic sourcingCategory managementMarketing procurement
Education:Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Insurance, or a related field
Skills:Stakeholder managementInfluencingAnalytical thinkingCommercial judgmentProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAP AribaAIMachine learningData analyticsCloud-based tools

Company Brief

Allianz
Global insurance and financial services group offering property-casualty insurance, life and health insurance, asset management, and corporate risk solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions across more than 70 countries.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1890
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