Specialist, Procurement

Job description

Who we are We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 7 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing. Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go! Your Mission As a Specialist in Bitpanda’s Procurement & 3rd Party Relations team, you will drive full-cycle sourcing initiatives and high-stakes commercial negotiations across Europe's leading digital assets platform. Operating as a strategic partner to Legal, Compliance, and Finance, your mission is to optimize third-party spend, establish scalable procurement governance, and deliver measurable cost savings while navigating a dynamic, fast-paced fintech environment. What You'll Do • Drive Full-Cycle Sourcing: Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycles, from requirement gathering and RFP execution to contract signing and renewal management. • Lead Commercial Negotiations: Challenge supplier proposals, structure key commercial terms, and negotiate pricing to maximize cost savings and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). • Manage Contracts & Risk: Evaluate renewal terms, termination provisions, and commercial risks in close alignment with Legal, Compliance, and Information Security teams. • Partner Across Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal departments and senior leadership to guide commercial sourcing strategies while managing fast-turnaround requests. • Uphold Governance & Automation: Ensure compliance with third-party risk management (TPRM) frameworks and optimize procurement workflows and P2P tooling. Who You Are • Experienced Commercial Professional: You have 3–6 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management within a fast-paced, international organization. • Proven Negotiator: You possess a strong track record of leading complex vendor negotiations, challenging commercial terms, and delivering documented cost savings. • Contract & Governance Savvy: You have a solid grasp of commercial contract mechanics, pricing structures, TPRM frameworks, and approval workflows. • Analytical & Data-Driven: You excel at analyzing spend data, assessing TCO, comparing supplier proposals, and tracking performance KPIs. • Bilingual Communicator: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German. What’s in it for you • Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice. <li data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-