Procurement Manager - Corporate Services

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.

For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

We’re looking for a Procurement Manager (Indirect Procurement) to join our Third Party Management and Procurement Team in Tallinn. 

This role will focus on driving the Corporate Services category comprising spend categories such as; People Services, Workspace, Travel, Professional Services. It's a unique opportunity to build on your entrepreneurial and commercial expertise, help deliver Wise’s mission of money without borders, and grow within a global, fast-paced listed company environment while ensuring our key deals deliver the best value for money for Wise.

Your mission: 

Wise continues to pioneer new ways for people and businesses to send, spend, receive and manage their money across borders and currencies. 

Your mission is to enable, protect, and empower the business and people of Wise by ensuring Wise’s Corporate Services deals enable our commercial objectives, flow through frictionless processes and deliver the best value for money. 

About the Role:

• Assist in the execution of procurement strategies and conduct market research to support the team in understanding industry trends and supply/demand shifts.

• Support the building and maintenance of effective relationships with internal stakeholders and assist in preparing for cross-departmental alignment meetings.

• Contribute to cost reduction and spend optimization efforts by providing analytical and financial support and brining to bear on your allocated sourcing projects.

• Assist in the evaluation and selection of suppliers by gathering data and applying established criteria for quality, price, and reliability.

• Support the team in identifying consolidation opportunities and the preparation of documents for contract renegotiations or new Requests for Proposal (RFPs).

• Research and stay informed on sustainable and ethical sourcing initiatives to help ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

• Assist in the implementation of new procurement technologies and automation tools to enhance process efficiency and reduce manual tasks.

• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement team.

• Ensure personal procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations, promoting integrity and transparency.

• Keep up to date with industry best practices and contribute ideas for improving Wise's procurement processes.

This role will give you the opportunity to: 

• Choose your path to impact. You’ll take ownership from day one. Of course, you will have feedback from smart, curious people across Wise but you’ll experience unique levels of ownership and empowerment within your role.

• Be extremely hands on. Take ownership of your activities, and hold yourself accountable for outcomes. 

• Be part of our mission to make money without borders the new normal.

About you: 

• Foundational experience in forming commercial strategies, ideally within the financial services or fintech industry. Must have had exposure to the categories of send in scope for this role.

• Procurement experience with  Corporate Services category comprising spend categories such as People Services, Workspace, Travel, Professional Services.

• Strong experience in Procurement related process execution, running and scoring RFPs, holding negotiations directly with suppliers

• Able to demonstrate a project management skillset which is needed for the delivery of strategic sourcing projects 

• Demonstrated ability to personally contribute to achieving commercial targets

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.

• Foundational understanding of risk management, with the ability to identify and flag potential risks.

• Familiarity or willingness to learn sourcing tools, market analysis, and end-to-end procurement processes.

• Ability to clearly communicate information and present scenarios to different stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and contribute to multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• A proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.

We’re people without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So if you’re passionate about learning new things and keen to join our mission, you’ll fit right in. 

 

What we offer:

• Salary range:  2,800.00 - 3,800.00 EUR plus RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

• Flexible working - whether it’s working from home, school plays or life admin we get that flexibility is essential and you’re trusted to do the right thing and be responsible.

• 33 days of annual vacation + 3 extra days (Me days)

• Paid annual holiday, sick days, parental leave and other leave opportunities

• 6 weeks of paid sabbatical after 4 years at Wise on top of annual leave

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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