Procurement Specialist - Remote Europe Lisboa

Join to apply for the Procurement Specialist - Remote Europe role at Paymentology

Overview

At Paymentology, we’re redefining what’s possible in the payments space. We’re the first truly global
- processor, delivering Mastercard, Visa, and Union
Pay card capabilities at scale across more than 60 countries. Our
- cloud platform provides
- time data, unmatched scalability, and flexible processing options. We’re looking for a Procurement Specialist to bring subject matter expertise in procurement, ideally within Saa
S and technology. This role shapes
Paymentology’s procurement frameworks, drives contract negotiations, optimises costs, and embeds scalable vendor management processes. If you have experience balancing strategic procurement with
- on execution and influencing outcomes across global teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations with vendors to achieve the best commercial and
  - 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
  - party risk management tools, and act as system owner

Requirements

• 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
  - 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 Saa
  S/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

What you can look forward to

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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain