DWS - Procurement Specialist (Source to Pay) - AVP

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / division overview

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 833bn of assets under management (as of 30 June 2022) building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellent in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognised by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.  DWS continues its journey as a publicly listed asset manager since its IPO and is in the process of establishing its own infrastructure and corporate functions, including Procurement.

Your responsibilities

As Procurement Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering reliable, compliant, and efficient procurement operations services, with focus on purchase order management, contract administration, helpdesk and user support. You will work closely with stakeholders, procurement and finance teams to deliver efficient and effective procurement services within DWS.  

• Procurement Operations service delivery with focus on purchase order management, contract administration, helpdesk and user support  
• Process improvement and documentation 
• Helpdesk and user support 
• Stakeholder management and escalation handling  

We are looking for 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or any related field 
• Proven professional experience in a procurement operations function, preferably within the asset management, banking, or financial services industry
• In-depth knowledge of source-to-pay end-to-end processes. 
• Ability to work independently with focus on results. 
• Strong English communication and presentation skills, able to explain business concepts and processes clearly to all stakeholder levels. 
• Experienced in digital and data-driven environments, with an interest in utilizing advanced tools for process improvement. 
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office and SAP Ariba 
• Microsoft PowerPlatform (PowerAutomate, PowerApps, PowerBI) experience is a plus. 

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS you’ll have access to a range of benefits including, but not limited, to the below:

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, comprehensive leave policy, personal and volunteer days.
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits.
• Access to best in class trainings, in role development and career progression opportunities.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and our recruitment team will discuss options with you

#LI-Hybrid

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.