Procurement Specialist at Kaizen Gaming

Athens, Attica, Greece -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Change Management, Process Improvement, Communication, Cost Management, Technology, Gaming, Fin Tech, Telecoms, Innovation, Sourcing, Tendering, Leadership

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

We are Kaizen Gaming Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 19 markets. We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment. We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential? Let's start with the role The role has responsibility and accountability for Kaizen’s procurement requirements. The candidate should be an effective business partner with a background in transformation and hands-on procurement skills in order to assist in establishing the procurement function to a best-in-class level. The business is experiencing significant organic growth, creating an expanded opportunity to transition towards a formal procurement function. It’s imperative to adapt to new ways of working, identify synergies between business processes and look for new opportunities that deliver tangible results. Your remit will cover a wide portfolio, including expenditures related to Technology Software, Gaming and PSP. As a Procurement Specialist, you will: Develop and lead the procurement process for all supplier contracts within specific categories; Identify and manage contract negotiations, ensuring price, quality and service targets exceed business expectations; Manage the sourcing cycle and build strong relationships with suppliers (high volume of tendering and multiple stakeholders to engage with); Generate savings concepts and define robust and appropriate savings strategies; Promote innovation, bring in breakthrough ideas and best-in-class approaches; Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including technology, gaming office management, trading, finance, etc; Evaluate processes critically and lead improvement initiatives where appropriate. What you will bring 3-5 years experience in procurement within a Technology / Fin Tech / Telecoms / Fast-paced industry organization; University Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, Finance, or other relevant discipline; Experience in CIPS would be a plus; Industry experience in B2C Gaming Operators will be considered a plus; Strong leadership qualities and exceptional stakeholder engagement, interpersonal and relationship-building skills; Building and managing strong relationships both internally and with external organizations; Experience in leading change, including identifying improvements in processes and systems and challenging the status quo; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Ability to cope under pressure and meet tight deadlines; Understanding the broader impact of decisions and ensuring all stakeholders are appropriately engaged; Capable of performing effectively in a cost-focused environment; Experience in Gaming and PSP vendors would be an asset. Kaizen Gaming Perks 🕑 Hybrid way of working 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding 💸 Competitive pay and bonus scheme 👩‍⚕️ Private health insurance for you and your family ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support #LI-Hybrid #LI-MS1 Recruitment Privacy Notice Regarding the data you share with us, you may find and read our recruitment privacy notice here. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation,or age.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will develop and lead the procurement process for supplier contracts and manage contract negotiations to exceed business expectations. They will also build strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders while promoting innovation and leading improvement initiatives.