At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and negotiate with vendors, manage procurement processes, and streamline operations.
- Company: Join DeepL, a leading AI company transforming communication globally.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, flexible hours, 30 days annual leave, and virtual shares.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with regular events and opportunities for innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI while growing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT/SaaS procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Meet DeepL. DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation.
Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey.
Your Responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate, and select vendors and negotiate contracts, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
- Manage the full end to end procurement cycle from gathering requirements, identifying and appraising suppliers, negotiating contracts, and SRM activities, focusing on SaaS.
- Partner with various teams such as IT, Security, Finance, and Legal to streamline the process and ensure contracts are fully compliant and aligned with business needs and best practices.
- Support the evolution of procurement from an IT-only focus to a company-wide function.
- Implement efficient procurement processes, including purchase requisition, order placement, and invoice reconciliation, leveraging technology tools and systems.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on SaaS and other procurement matters.
- Maintain clear and proactive communication on progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Develop and execute strategies to consolidate the software toolsets in place.
About you:
- Proven experience in an IT/SaaS Procurement role (buyer or above) or similar role, preferably within the IT or SaaS.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable terms.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Fluent in English.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices.
- Experience collaborating with Finance, Legal, and IT stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to maintain transparency across multiple projects.
- Ability to balance short-term needs (e.g., renewals) with long-term strategic improvements.
What we offer:
- Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities.
- Open communication, regular feedback: we value the importance of clear, honest communication.
- Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week.
- Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role.
- Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team.
- Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays.
- 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind.
- Competitive benefits: we've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team.
If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!
We are an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at DeepL for who you are - we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace.
Senior Procurement Specialist in London employer: DeepL
DeepL is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where engineers are empowered to take ownership of their projects and contribute to meaningful identity solutions. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees benefit from continuous growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values creativity and teamwork. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that prioritises both personal and professional development.
