Procurement Specialist - Remote Europe

At Paymentology, we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor, we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay cards at scale – across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced, multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data, unmatched scalability, and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. It's this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

We’re looking for a Procurement Specialist to bring subject matter expertise in procurement, ideally within SaaS and technology. This role is critical in shaping Paymentology’s procurement frameworks, driving contract negotiations, optimising costs, and embedding scalable vendor management processes. If you have experience balancing strategic procurement with hands-on execution and influencing outcomes across global teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Lead contract negotiations with vendors to achieve the best commercial and risk-mitigated outcomes
• Support the development of procurement frameworks and templates such as vendor onboarding checklists and contract risk matrices for use across the business
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives across multiple categories by identifying and executing savings opportunities
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity to embed procurement risk management into enterprise policies and vendor selection
• Support the rollout of procurement systems, including ERP purchase order processes and third-party risk management tools, and act as system owner

• Operate independently to lead negotiations and support the design of procurement frameworks
• Work with the Senior Procurement Specialist on setting priorities and support advice given to senior management on sourcing strategies
• Represent Paymentology in negotiations and influence procurement outcomes across the company
• Solve ambiguous and strategic procurement problems such as multi-layered contract risk, regional compliance obligations, and complex pricing models
• Help design scalable procurement policies and frameworks that balance commercial optimisation with regulatory, financial, and operational risk
• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams and support the shaping of the global procurement policy
• Build strong supplier partnerships to secure strategic advantage

Education and Experience:

• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in SaaS/technology procurement
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, risk management, and supporting the implementation of vendor performance frameworks
• Track record of delivering significant cost savings and shaping procurement processes
• Knowledge of ERP systems, procurement automation tools, and vendor risk management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Procurement; CIPS or equivalent professional certification preferred

At Paymentology we value making a difference to the lives of the people who work for us and who live in the communities where we operate. You can look forward to working with a diverse, global team where Paymentologists at all levels play an important part in our global mission to advance the world through payments and make a difference on a global scale.