Vendor Contract Manager Specialist

130 years of trust. One team shaping what's next. Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers - built on over a century of stability, expertise, and financial strength. Allianz Services is where that legacy meets the future. 8,500+ people. Twelve countries. Four continents. We deliver specialized services to clients within Allianz Group, powered by AI, advanced analytics, and a mindset that refuses to stand still. From core insurance operations to engineering and consulting services, we reimagine how insurance works. What truly sets us apart are our people and the trusted partnerships we build, anchored in our values of expertise, integrity, and empowerment. We don't support the business. We shape it.

Job role

We are looking for a motivated and proactive senior Vendor Contract Manager Specialist to join our team within Allianz Services Romania. In this role, you will play a key part in managing our contract portfolio, driving cost efficiency, and advancing our Vendor Management strategy.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Procurement and Controlling activities, collaborating with diverse stakeholders across the organization. You will have the chance to shape a newly established function, contribute to strategic initiatives, and leverage innovative technologies including AI-driven solutions.

What you will do

Contract Inventory Management:

- Maintain the Contract Inventory (CI) in SharePoint for Group People & Culture, covering approx. 600 contracts.
- Proactive engagement and regular collaboration with respective teams to ensure data quality and completeness.

SharePoint Development:

- Further develop the Contract Inventory by implementing new functionalities within SharePoint.
- Improve usability, reporting capabilities, and overall process efficiency of the platform.

Management Meeting Preparation:

- Prepare and coordinate management meetings related to Vendor Management topics.
- Responsibilities include agenda preparation, stakeholder coordination, and timely follow-up activities.

Vendor Management Strategy:

- Contribute to the further development of the Vendor Management strategy.
- Focus on efficiency improvements and sustainable cost savings across the vendor portfolio.

Management Presentations & Decision Materials:

- Enhance the Vendor Management framework by preparing high-quality management presentations.
- Create decision-making materials that effectively communicate project achievements and strategic recommendations.

Framework Agreements:

- Develop a strategic approach for framework agreements.
- Lead vendor selection, price adjustments, and discount negotiations to maximize value.

Budget Controlling:

- Track contractual commitments and monitor booked and outstanding costs.
- Support budget planning activities and assist with year-end closing to ensure financial accuracy.

Cross-Functional (Procurement & Controlling):

- AI & Innovation: Explore and implement AI agents to support operational tasks and increase efficiency across teams; and drive automation across both Procurement and Controlling through innovative tooling.
- Documentation & Communication: Create and maintain required documentation and communication materials; and produce materials including handouts and Allianz Connect articles to keep stakeholders informed.

What you bring

- Action-oriented mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.
- Proactive and self-driven working style.
- Experience working with cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong PowerPoint skills for creating impactful presentations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and building relationships across boundaries.
- Brings forward own ideas and continuous improvement suggestions.
- We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

You have

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in procurement, vendor/contract management, or a related function.
- Experience in budget controlling, financial planning, or cost management is a strong advantage.
- Proven track record of working in corporate or international environments, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry.
- Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and data management tools.
- Experience with AI-driven solutions or process automation is a plus.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).

What we offer

We support your well-being

- Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best
- Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.
- Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth

Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.
We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.
Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural Internal background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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