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Bitpanda, a Vienna-based fintech platform founded in 2014, is seeking a Specialist in Procurement to join its Procurement & 3rd Party Relations team. The company serves over 7 million customers across Europe, offering a user-friendly platform for investing in cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks, precious metals, and commodities.
In this role, you will drive full-cycle sourcing initiatives and high-stakes commercial negotiations across the organization. Operating as a strategic partner to Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams, you will optimize third-party spend, establish scalable procurement governance, and deliver measurable cost savings in a dynamic fintech environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading end-to-end procurement lifecycles, from requirement gathering and RFP execution to contract signing and renewal management
- Challenging supplier proposals, structuring key commercial terms, and negotiating pricing to maximize cost savings and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Evaluating renewal terms, termination provisions, and commercial risks in close alignment with Legal, Compliance, and Information Security teams
- Collaborating with internal departments and senior leadership to guide commercial sourcing strategies while managing fast-turnaround requests
- Ensuring compliance with third-party risk management (TPRM) frameworks and optimizing procurement workflows and P2P tooling
The role offers hybrid flexibility with 25 additional days per year to work from a city or country of your choice. Benefits include competitive total compensation aligned with pay-for-impact policy with stock option participation, mental health support through OpenUP, 3 additional paid days off annually (after 6 months), unlimited Udemy access, exclusive partner perks, up to 8 weeks gender-neutral parental leave, free onsite dining in Vienna, and recognition programs.
Requirements:
- 3–6 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management within a fast-paced, international organization
- Proven track record of leading complex vendor negotiations, challenging commercial terms, and delivering documented cost savings
- Solid grasp of commercial contract mechanics, pricing structures, TPRM frameworks, and approval workflows
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with ability to analyze spend data, assess TCO, compare supplier proposals, and track performance KPIs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and German (bilingual requirement)
