This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a hands-on Procurement Specialist to join Adyen's Procurement & Vendor Management team, a dynamic global team within our Finance function. The goal of the team is to contribute to Adyen’s 10x ambition through sustainable commercial decisions, risk mitigation, contract and vendor management, ultimately empowering stakeholders to deliver their strategies. Initially, your focus will be on our IT and Business Infrastructure portfolio, but as Adyen grows, and the Procurement team with it, this scope might change and increase in the future.

What you'll do

• You will act as a business partner to stakeholders such as Business Infrastructure delivering value and enabling their strategies.
• You will lead and initiate commercial negotiations, including but not limited to contract renewals and setting up new agreements.
• You will be responsible for supplier screening, onboarding, and due diligence.
• You will set paths for optimal operations in collaboration with the internal teams and different business owners.
• You will work with the Product team on product roadmaps, including but not limited to new product introductions.
• You will do vendor monitoring on contractual agreements.
• You will be tracking and reporting on industry trends.
• You will build and maintain relationships with key vendors.

Who you are

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in IT Procurement, including category management and sourcing.
• You're well-organized and like to solve problems with a pragmatic approach. 
• You're data driven with an analytical mindset. 
• You're a natural networker, great in stakeholder management and negotiations. 
• You're proficient in English; fluency in another language is an added advantage. 
• You have a global mindset, and are able to work across time zones and cultures.
• You have project management skills, are resourceful, and able to work independently.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.