Procurement Senior Manager, Fintech

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.

Since company’s inception, over a decade ago, we have grown to become a global leader in the Fintech fields, constantly expanding and adding new solutions, offerings, and untapped monetization opportunities for all our partners and clients.

As a Procurement Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement of products and services for the company’s needs and the needs of the company’s customers, finding cost-effective deals and suppliers, and creating strong relationship with company’s suppliers. With your expertise in the field of supply chain and logistics, you will be ensuring quality control and adhering to the company’s policies and procedures on supply chain management. 

 What you will do  

• Develop procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective. 
• Source and engage reliable suppliers and vendors, focused on sourcing Hardware, Software and auxiliary equipment, implementation contracts, SLA contracts and logistic solutions. 
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms. 
• Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility. 
• Maintain accurate purchase and pricing records 
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers. 
• Log purchase orders and organize and confirm delivery of goods and services. 
• Maintain proper HW stock aligned with the strategy and the needs of the company 
• Ensure that the Company’s asset Management application is always up-to-date 
• Produce insightful reports regarding the company’s asset status and proactive actions needed   
• Follow-up HW maintenance issues affecting the company’s live services  
• Perform risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements. 
• Control the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs 
• Oversee and manage the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods 

 What you will bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration 
• 8+ years’ working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement in a multinational environment 
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market 
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms 
• Experience with Asset Management applications 
• Experience with ERP applications (e.g. SAP) and ticket management (e.g. Jira)  
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers 
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data 
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks 
• Highly organized and detail oriented 
• Fluent in English  
• Open to travel occasionally 

Why you should apply

 What we offer:

💸 Competitive remuneration package

🏝 Extra day off on your birthday

💰 Performance-based bonus scheme

📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart

Optasia’s Perks:

🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment

🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry

🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground

Optasia’s Values 🌟

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.

#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.

#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.

#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.

#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.